Montreal Canadiens: The 2020 NHL Draft Was Kind To The Habs

Sean Farrell

The next tier is just one player – a smart, skilled winger. A knock on this player might just be his size and a lack of dynamism in his skating. But, as evidenced by his NCAA career, Sean Farrell is a cerebral player whose vision and playmaking ability are the roots of his game.

The Canadiens selected Farrell in the fourth round of the draft, with the 124th overall pick. With the USHL’s Chicago Steel, Farrell had great success, posting 101 points (29 goals and 72 assists) through 53 games. He committed to play for the Harvard University Crimson men’s hockey team and caught the eye of the Habs’ management with his brilliant play.

His junior statistics were great and all, but there were still doubts, due to his size and the fact that his numbers were against less talented competition in the United States League. So his next season, which would be his rookie year in the NCAA, was an important one. Farrell took it very seriously, and the silent assassin (as Adam Nicholas called him) silenced any doubters, posting above point-per-game totals, 28 points (10 goals and 18 assists) in 24 games.

Farrell’s sophomore season had both Habs management and fans swooning, as he took his play to another level. He exploded offensively and put himself in an enviable position when he signed his entry-level contract, to turn pro. He did get a taste of NHL action, scoring his first goal and internationally, and he might be a step behind, but he is ready to play in Laval.

He has let his play do all the talking, and proven that the Canadiens might just have got themselves a gem in the fourth round of the draft. Time will tell, but the ‘20 Draft has already been a great one for the Habs, as told by the two players mentioned above. But if Farrell can find his way, this draft could prove to be one of the Canadiens’ best.