Prospects

VICTORIA , BC - DECEMBER 29: Ryan Poehling #11 of the United States celebrates following his third period goal versus Sweden at the IIHF World Junior Championships at the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre on December 29, 2018 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Light/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Ryan Poehling and his growing offensive output

Montreal Canadiens: Ryan Poehling showing NHL skill for Team USA

Montreal Canadiens: Alexander Romanov kicks off day 2 of World Juniors

Montreal Canadiens: What to look forward to at the 2019 World Junior Hockey Championships

VICTORIA , BC - DECEMBER 19: Nick Suzuki #17 of Team Canada skates with the puck while being checked by Nando Eggenberger #22 and chased by Gianluca Burger #7 of Team Switzerland at the IIHF World Junior Championships at the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre on December 19, 2018 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Canada defeated Switzerland 5-3. (Photo by Kevin Light/Getty Images)"n"n"n"n

Montreal Canadiens: Nick Suzuki shines in Canada’s World Junior defeat

CALGARY, AB - DECEMBER 2: Josh Brook #2 of the Moose Jaw Warriors in action against the Calgary Hitmen during a WHL game at the Scotiabank Saddledome on December 2, 2018 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Josh Brook and Jesse Ylonen produce for their teams

LAVAL, QC, CANADA - NOVEMBER 3: Alex Belzile #22 of the Laval Rocket executing a slapshot during warm-up against the Utica Comets at Place Bell on November 3, 2018 in Laval, Quebec. (Photo by Stephane Dube /Getty Images)

Down on the Farm: Alex Belzile is a shining light in the dark

MONTREAL, QC - SEPTEMBER 19: Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki (88) skates during the third period of the NHL preseason game between the New Florida Panthers and the Montreal Canadiens on September 19, 2018, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, QC (Photo by Vincent Ethier/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

One Timers: Habs Weekly Notes, Quotes and FYI’s

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 24: Cale Fleury, 87th overall pick of the Montreal Canadiens, poses for a portrait during the 2017 NHL Draft at United Center on June 24, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Is Cale Fleury ready to turn pro?

PLYMOUTH, MI - FEBRUARY 14: Jesperi Kotkaniemi #28 of the Finland Nationals skates up ice with the puck against the Russian Nationals during the 2018 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament game at USA Hockey Arena on February 14, 2018 in Plymouth, Michigan. Russia defeated Finland 4-0. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)*** Local Caption *** Jesperi Kotkaniemi

Montreal Canadiens: Jesperi Kotkaniemi and the Four Nations Tournament

BROSSARD, QC - JUNE 30: Look on Montreal Canadiens Prospect Right Wing Jesse Ylonen (51) during the Montreal Canadiens Development Camp on June 30, 2018, at Bell Sports Complex in Brossard, QC (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Jesse Ylönen among prospects in preseason action

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: Jesperi Kotkaniemi puts on a Montreal Canadiens jersey onstage after being selected third overall by the Montreal Canadiens during the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Positional breakdown of the prospect pool to date

BROSSARD, QC - JULY 03: Montreal Canadiens Rookie goalie Cayden Primeau (39) waiting for a shot during the Montreal Canadiens Development Camp on July 3, 2017, at Bell Sports Complex in Brossard, QC (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Cayden Primeau gets the edge over Jacob Olofsson

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 24: Cayden Primeau, 199th overall pick of the Montreal Canadiens, poses for a portrait during the 2017 NHL Draft at United Center on June 24, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Notes from Day 1 of the Summer Showcase

BUFFALO, NY - JANUARY 04: Ryan Poehling #4 of United States passes the puck though the defensive pressure from Isac Lundeström #20 and Rasmus Dahlin #8 of Sweden during the first period of play in the IIHF World Junior Championships Semifinal game at KeyBank Center on January 4, 2018 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Nicholas T. LoVerde/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Previewing the World Junior Summer Showcase

BROSSARD, QC - JUNE 29: Montreal Canadiens Prospect Left Wing Jeremiah Addison (64) skates during the Montreal Canadiens Development Camp on June 29, 2018, at Bell Sports Complex in Brossard, QC (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Expectations for Jeremiah Addison

BROSSARD, QC - JUNE 30: Montreal Canadiens Prospects listening to Joel Bouchard instructions during the Montreal Canadiens Development Camp on June 30, 2018, at Bell Sports Complex in Brossard, QC (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Deadlines to sign prospects from the 2018 draft

LAVAL, QC - FEBRUARY 14: Daniel Audette #24 of the Laval Rocket skates against the Belleville Senators during the AHL game at Place Bell on February 14, 2018 in Laval, Quebec, Canada. The Laval Rocket defeated the Belleville Senators 3-2. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: A critical season to come for Daniel Audette

REGINA, SK - MAY 20: Cale Fleury #4 of Regina Pats passes the puck against the Acadie-Bathurst Titan at Brandt Centre - Evraz Place on May 20, 2018 in Regina, Canada. (Photo by Marissa Baecker/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: What to expect from Cale Fleury in Memorial Cup Final

REGINA, SK - MAY 18: Will Bitten #14 of Hamilton Bulldogs lines up against the Regina Pats at Brandt Centre - Evraz Place on May 18, 2018 in Regina, Canada. (Photo by Marissa Baecker/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: The next jump for Will Bitten in his career

REGINA, SK - MAY 21: Stuart Skinner #74 of Swift Current Broncos defends the net against the Hamilton Bulldogs during game four of the MasterCard Memorial Cup at Brandt Centre - Evraz Place on May 21, 2018 in Regina, Canada. (Photo by Marissa Baecker/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Cale Fleury hoping for redemption in final game of round-robin

EDMONTON, AB - OCTOBER 29: Bryan Lockner #18, Matt Bradley #77, Egor Zamula #2 and Emil Oksanen #20 of the Regina Pats celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oil Kings at Rogers Place on October 29, 2017 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Cale Fleury’s attempts turned aside in Memorial Cup loss

GATINEAU, CANADA - OCTOBER 21: Phelix Martineau #8 of the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles skates with the puck in a game against the Gatineau Olympiques on October 21, 2016 at Robert Guertin Arena in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Francois Laplante/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: What new Laval Rocket forward Phélix Martineau brings

GATINEAU, CANADA - OCTOBER 13: Alexandre Alain #7 of the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada looks on during a faceoff against the Gatineau Olympiques on October 13, 2017 at Robert Guertin Arena in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Francois Laplante/FreestylePhoto/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Will Bitten and Alexandre Alain are all tied

BOISBRIAND, QC - NOVEMBER 24: Xavier Bouchard #20 of the Baie-Comeau Drakkar and Alexandre Alain #7 of the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada battle for position in front of goaltender Antoine Samuel #35 during the QMJHL game at Centre d'Excellence Sports Rousseau on November 24, 2017 in Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada. The Blainville-Boisbriand Armada defeated the Baie-Comeau Drakkar 5-3. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Alexandre Alain facing adversity in the QMJHL Finals

BUFFALO, NY - JUNE 25: William Bitten poses for a portrait after being selected 70th overall by the Montreal Canadiens during the 2016 NHL Draft on June 25, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Jeffrey T. Barnes/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Will Bitten’s breakaway skill makes him a true threat

LONDON, ON - OCTOBER 17: Hayden Verbeek

Montreal Canadiens: Hayden Verbeek returns in offensive fashion

BROSSARD, QC - JULY 03: Look on Montreal Canadiens Rookie defenseman Josh Brook (45) skating during the Montreal Canadiens Development Camp on July 3, 2017, at Bell Sports Complex in Brossard, QC (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Josh Brook seeing time at right wing