I watch you guys from Phuket, Thailand. Daily watch also from here. We are going to make the playoffs next season. This team's potential is getting scary with all the prospects in the pipeline. Team management is innovative, and many clubs are amazed by how Habs are doing this reconstruction. The future looks great for our Habs and this channel :)

I watch you guys every day from Karachi, Pakistan. I have been a hug Habs fan for the past 50 years. I remember those great teams of the 70's -- untouchable. Your positive takes are wonderful but no one on media is talking about last year's draft. I love D. R. , but we had a chance to get any of the studs from Boston College (Smith was gone) but we had a chance at Leonard, Guthier, Perrault. Any of these guys are better than anyone in our system (Beck, Mesar, Farrell, Roy, Kidney, Gignac). If we landed Lindstrom or Iginla we would be talking playoffs next year. They were bang on with Slaf but we are stacked on D. We can only have 6. Matheson, Guhle, the Sherriff, Hutson (because of the hype) untouchable. The rest would not make any other team (Harris, Barron, Struble, Engstrom). They need to unload 4 or 5 of them in the next two years before they get an injury or lose their mojo. There is no forward in Laval over 6 feet except Florian. Look at the past Stanley Cup winners. They were big, they were fast and they were deep on four lines. We don't have that. Laval was supposed to be a great team this year ... tough for them to even make the playoffs (this weekend will tell). Can you imagine a roster with one of those BC players mentioned above, Celabrini, Davidov, Iginla or Lindstom? The rebuild is over and those 16 overtime losses could easily be wins. Still would not get into the playoffs ... but closer. Hughes and Gorton are brilliant minds and have accumulated assets ... it's time to put these blue chips in and get some scoring. By the way, the Primeau we saw against Detroit in the last game was who he is ... Fowler will be here in two years and jump Monty (love the guy) who should not be given an extension under any circumstances. In summary... people will look back on the 2023 draft and say, we should have landed a forward. That forward would have been a top six in three years. Now we are one year behind. I have a feeling Hughes will make a splash at the draft ... in Kent I trust.

Filip Mesar reminds me of Tomas Plekanec, started as a winger to move as a center who can create offense but will be good on the PK.

All in for lindstrom or Iginla

I played 10 Tankathon; 1 time 1st, 4 times 5th, 4 times 6th, 1 time 7th. So about 50% chances they pick after 5

cayden lindstrom is the guy i want, hope, we end up drafting ahead of 5.

I will definitely be in the minority, but if celebrini, lindstrom and Demidov are all gone, then I would pick Zayne Parekh. He will absolutely be a stud in the future.. We can make trades to get the offensive..

Slavkoski Dach Lindstrom .... The legion of doom 2.0

We are getting Macklin Celebrini 🎉🙏

My boy is Tij Iginla.

Beck, Tuch and Xhekaj will make a monstrous fourth line! 💪

at 5 i want tij iginla

I nominate Josh to run the lottery!!! LOL. Thanks for your coverage all season. Like you, I'm excited to see the draft and these Habs play next year.

Because Bleacher Report says best player available at 5th is Dickenson doesn't mean Montreal will pick him because they say he's BPA. Furthermore, Hughes already said (paraphrased, reading between the lines) 'that they won't be picking a LD (only makes sense, they have enough), they can trade up, trade down'...or even just pick who they want not risking losing who they're after by them getting picked before the anticipated spot. Draft ratings never pan out anyways. If they pick for example, Iginla with the 5th pick though he's rated at about11th, they'll say they felt he was the BPA to avoid saying that the picked out of being the BPA according to they're needs (Ah-hem, Reinbacher). It's said they've interviewed Iginla 4 times already. Maybe he's plan B and they try to trade 5th, Winnipeg's or another pick and a LD to go after Lindstrom. We'll see when the time comes.

It might still be early but you guys should do a video projecting the 24-25 lineup and another one after the draft or when the offseason is over to compare and see the differences!

I Hope we win the lottery but I’m not holding my breath on this one. I think they will most likely make a trade to get a better pick or one to move lower and draft Iginla . We have so many draft picks over the 2 next years (22) we can’t draft so many players. I’m sure there will be a few trades or maybe a blockbuster move. We’ll see

I say there is a chance MTL trades down a few spots and takes Baby IGGY If Demidov and Lindstrom are gone. We don't need another Dman left or right side, offensive or not. For example, if Habs pick 5-6, they could trade with a team around 8-9 wanting a Dman, to get an addition second rounder or a good young forward prospect just to switch positions.

100% with Jesse on that Dickinson bit. There's also Adam Engström coming up, and he's been instrumental in creating the 2 biggest upsets in the SHL playoffs this season, the SHL is a much much tougher league on younger players than the OHL, in fact it's the one top european league that progressed the most over the past 5 years it's almost up there with the skill level of the NL now but with more physicality, it's surpassed the decaying KHL (and remained over the rising Liiga). In these PO he managed to get 4 assists already. He might not be as impressive down the line than a Dickinson or a Levshunov (less likely) but maybe not by that much considering the growth he's had already playing at such a level contributing to elevate his team's chances. He will most likely start with Laval first but he'll pretty soon be the very first name on the LD call-up list for us while any other D kid we would draft would require at least another year and a half of dev time if not more which does not mesh as well with our timeline.

Praying for that 1st OA pick. I know we need a high end forward, but I am adamant you take the best player available. Lots of D in the system, but can't be sure how many will pan out as top pairing. Building a strong d didn't work for Nashville, but I believe hands have a better group of forwards to work with. Worst case, it's pretty easy to find a trade partner for a top pairing guy

I’d consider taking Zayne Parekh if we pick 5th tbh. Guy has unreal talent and offensive upside

It all depends on what Hughes will do on the trade market, and which LD he uses to acquire a top 6 forward. If Guhle is the sacrificed lamb, then Dickinson becomes an interesting option 🤷

Guys you need to understand that Beck was not allowed to play in the AHL this season. 2004 born players drafted from the CHL either play in the NHL or go back to their CHL team. They are not allowed to play in the AHL. Shane wright was given an exception this year. So for Beck to play in the CHL this year as a 19 year old is totally normal. 5 or 6 first round drafts in 2022 were still in the CHL this year. It’s totally normal. If players stay in the CHL two years after they are drafted if they were drafted on their 17 year old hockey season. On their 20 year old year, which is next year for Beck, than there is a problem

Could Mesar go to Laval tomorrow, Friday April 18 2024?

Draft the best availlable player regardless of position .we lived with picking for need and shafted with kk over tkatchuk if they do something similar ima lose it more than ive already lost it

cayden lindstrom

Saginaw is HOSTING the Memorial Cup ...so Beck will play in the tournament. He looks like a 4 c ....possibly a 3 c .... Very high hockey I.Q. ..!! GOOD SIZE ...FUTURE PRO .!!

Assuming top 3 is unavailable, this makes for an interesting draft. Can’t look at it with today’s roster, changes hopefully will happen. If there are trades or package of players (potentially including Harris and/or Struble) for a young talented stud, I can see Habs draft either Dickinson or Parekh. We all focused on first line but there is some depth in the system at fwd. Emergence of Newhook, return of Dach, put either Roy or Armia on the wing and you have a second line. Third line needs work, not convinced Evans/Gally/Josh are the anwser - clearly not on the wings. As for a 4th line, that is never the issue. So depth on D is an asset they should leverage. As for forward in draft, and looking at Beck and Mesar in the system (if Habs think they are true C), I like Iginla for versatility and all around game. I dont think he is a reach as he is youngest and class and will develop just fine if only because of genes. Catton an option here? Maybe but not convinced based on needs. Great work guys, very entertaining channel!

I like Dickinson but i just don't see it ! Lindstrom, Iginla or Eiserman, one of these 3 will be the pick, my feeling !

What would Carolina want for Necas who needs a new contract and the Hurricanes can't afford him. 23 goals and 29 assists player would fit right into the Habs line up next season.

I could see them taking RD if the forwards they wanted are gone, but I would be very surprise if they took a LD.

Depending upon the lottery and we pick lower . I'm thinking going with Iginla as the for sure pick player you need come playoff time you want to go into battle with. It all depends on the draft order . You might want to trade down.

One thing we all need to keep in mind when it comes to this draft: Kent Hughes and his team absolutely deserves the benefit of the doubt.

Jesse,you should raise your camera 3-4 inches so we don’t see your tonsils, Josh has improved his lighting so he isn’t white!Keep up the good work!

Hey josh, hey jesse Most of the time i think you guys right but on this one i got something important to say: WE NEED TO PICK THE BEST PLAYER AVAILABLE REGARDLESS OF THE POSITION remember galchenyuk and KK, two HIGH position in their draft yrs, both drafted by position, not talent, and both were a flop Specialy kk, do not give me another 2018 draft again.

If the Habs draft another dman this draft I’m done lol! Cmon we can’t have 20 dmen and build a cup winning team ! Sad need scoring wingers!

I wouldn't be surprised if the picked a D man again after passing on Michkov

I could make up my own list for the draft too, but it wouldn't have Dickinson at 5th.

This guy say no , no this year without blinking an eye... I would not be surprise they pick a defensemen

Mesar and Slav will stand out again at the Olympics and they will play on line with Dach while 6ft 4in Lindstrom will serve with Suzuki and Cole. balanced lineup with Newhook, Roy, and maybe Iginla. dream on!!!

No way in hell they take a Dman with the 1st rnd pick, and a LD at that!

do Habs go for Kuz out of Minn?

They better not draft a D with their top pick. That is just stupid. Take Catton or Iginla if Lindstrom is gone.

Why do they keep puting iginla out the top 10 lol it's so dumb. He should easily be top 5-6

Cole Eiserman!!!

I would trade guhle at the draft and get a young player like zebras electrizing and game changer player or a other one and draft Sam Dickinson or a left defensemen at the draft , and I love guhle guy btw but if the team can be better right now !

Mesar is just a Riley Kidney 2.0

Trade a nice young D prospect along with a late first rounder and maybe a 2nd or 3rd to STL for Dalibor Dvorsky (last years 10th pick)!!

I want Tig Iginla if they end up 5 or 6.

Jake Evans to Chicago for Colton Dach. By the way, yeah 😎 Kirby's little brother. I don't get why the Hawks traded a 6"3 center for??? 😮Think some insider $#%^^%&.

owen Beck is 20!!! it’s not that impressive to be dominant in junior hockey at 20! at the same age, Slafkovsky made 50 pts in the NHL!!!

They won’t take a LD no chance

they could certainly trade guhle for the top 6 power forward and then draft dickenson, much better prospect

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i think mtl either pivk 2 or 5

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6OA MTL will take Eiserman

Mesar is MEHsar.

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Lane Hutson is a PP specialist, hmmm...in those games he was always out of position and goals against were scored due to that. He will get better, stronger, maybe 175 lbs tops at 5-10 but without elite speed without an elite shot... way too much hype for a small aphysical player. Look at Sam Gerard's injury history. Habs already have Matheson...who is more dominant than Hutson would be. Hutson should go to Laval for a year of development then we'll see. He's behind Logan, Baron, and Reinbacher who are all over 6-2+ and 200+ lbs and have offensive chops. ...and don't forget Adam Engstrom who is 6-2 200lbs and a great skater. The Habs really don't need Hutson to make the playoffs in two years.