Here's a player-by-player breakdown of the selections made by the Montreal Canadiens during NHL Draft week. Listen to the Canadiens Connection podcast episode 250!
On this week's Canadiens Connection podcast, we take a comprehensive look at the events surrounding the 2023 Draft, including a significant trade with the Colorado Avalanche, nine prospects added to the prospect pool and ending with the trade of a veteran defenseman.
Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes had a prime opportunity to advance the rebuild of the organization, coming into draft week with 11 picks in the 2023 NHL Draft. It is a draft that many analysts have described as containing the best top-10 prospects in a decade, and perhaps one of the best top-40 prospects ever. It was also a draft that was laden with dynamic, offensively-talented forwards.
Montreal selected defenseman David Reinbacher with the fifth overall pick which was greeted with a mixed response for Habs fans who are desperate for a superstar, particularly after enduring 30 years since the last Stanley Cup.
Be sure to hear us break down each one of these issues and more in the latest episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast. It's our 250th episode and the start of our sixth season. Click the link HERE or below in the post.
This Week’s Show: Habs Draft Extravaganza
Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News
- Kent Hughes acquired the rights to forward Alex Newhook from the Colorado Avalanche.
- Canadiens made qualifying offers to six restricted free agents.
- Canadiens have invited 37 players to their annual development camp.
- Montreal Canadiens traded defenseman Joel Edmundson to the Washington Capitals.
- Winnipeg Jets traded Pierre Luc-Dubois to the Los Angeles Kings.
Segment 2 | Absolutely Everything About the Canadiens' 2023 Draft
- Canadiens selected defenseman David Reinbacher with the fifth overall pick. This pick should have been no surprise for loyal listeners of the Canadiens Connection podcast.
- We provide a player-by-player breakdown of the draft selections made by the Canadiens and the ones they chose not to make including audio from all of the principals.
Segment 3 | Have Your Say
- Canadiens upcoming events.
- Canadiens Connection question of the week.
- Listener's texts and emails.
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