Who were top five in assists for the Montreal Canadiens in 2023-24?
The Canadiens are hoping their recent draft picks can improve their lack of playmaking.
By Nate Duffett
1. Mike Matheson - 51 Assists
It will be hard to replace Matheson's playmaking abilities when he eventually leaves the Canadiens. Montreal's abundance of blueline prospects makes Matheson's departure inevitable, but some players in the pipeline, like Lane Hutson, may lead this list one day. Matheson is left to quarterback the powerplay and feed Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky on the flanks.