The Hockey News' main site is currently releasing its latest top 100 NHL-affiliated prospects. To kick it off, THN revealed players 81-100 [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/top-nhl-prospects-in-future-watch-2026-81-to-100], and a Montreal Canadiens prospect was among the players who made the cut: forward Owen Beck. Beck just found his way onto the rankings, as he was given the No. 99 spot. When noting that he has the potential to become a solid two-way center at the NHL level, it makes sense that he has earned a spot on THN's rankings. Beck has spent most of this season at the American Hockey League (AHL) level with the Laval Rocket. In 49 games with the AHL club on the year, the 2022 second-round pick has recorded 10 goals, 17 assists, 27 points, and a plus-8 rating. This is after he had 15 goals and 44 points in 64 games with Laval during this past season. Beck has also played in 15 games this season with the Canadiens, where he has one goal, six penalty minutes, and a plus-4 rating. While he has yet to break out at the NHL level, he has the potential to change that later down the road for the Habs. Beck will be a prospect to watch very closely during this final stretch of the season. It will be interesting to see how he finishes off the campaign from here.
