Montreal Canadiens fans were met with some shocking news on Tuesday morning when they learned Emil Heineman would be out 3-4 weeks with an upper-body injury after getting struck by an automobile in Utah. It's a disappointing development for the breakout rookie, and his health after such a scary accident is at the front of everyone's minds. However, as professional sports go, people are now looking ahead to how the Habs will navigate the next month without their bottom-six forward.
Some players on the roster must step up in Heineman's absence, other than Michael Pezzetta, who will now get into the lineup. It's hard to expect Pezzetta to cover for Heineman alone, as they play different styles. However, there are some players we can look at to cover for the rookie.