Trade Candidates & Prospects With Top-Six Potential
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In today’s edition, we take a look at the Habs' top trade candidates and which of their prospects have top-six potential.
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3 Canadiens Listed as Trade Candidates by Insider
November 29, 2023 by Michael DeRosa
Heading into the 2023-24 season, the Montreal Canadiens had low expectations. This is entirely understandable, as they are a rebuilding club that still has some things to work through before they become legitimate playoff contenders. So far this season, they have a 9-10-2 record and have won just four out of their last 10 games. Because of this, they already look like they will be sellers at the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline.
NHL insider Chris Johnston recently released a trade board for The Athletic, and three Canadiens were among the players listed (from ‘NHL trade board 2023-24: The latest on all the top targets from Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 11/29/23). Let’s discuss each of them now.
Canadiens Prospect Report: Future Habs with Top-6 Potential
November 28, 2023 by Blain Potvin
The fans of the Montreal Canadiens watched a roller coaster season in 2022-23. This season is looking eerily similar as there have been significant injuries and the team sits only a few points out of the playoffs as December rolls around. The difference from last season is that the team is competing in the standings despite the injuries, while last year saw them crumble because of them. That is progress, it’s a small step, but it’s still a step forward.
The next stage of the rebuild will rely on some of the many prospects in the Canadiens’ deep pool to take a step in their development and even surpass expectations, especially at the forward positions. The good news for Habs fans is that there are some young players doing just that.