Going into training camp, it looks like Jacob Fowler had a shot at making Montreal’s roster but Samuel Montembeault secured the spot instead. Cutting Fowler was the prudent move, at least for the time being.
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been reviewing Montreal’s prospects by position. Now, we put them all together and rank them from first through 49th overall.
With Rookie Camp starting up next week, the Habs released the list of invitees to camp, including a tournament next weekend.
One thing the Habs have a decent supply of is right-shot wingers. That’s a good thing for them as that spot is an area of weakness in their prospect pool.
Depth down the middle is something that’s always in short supply and high demand. The Habs have done some work on that front over the years to put together a decent prospect pool at that position.
August 15th at 5:00 PM ET is an important time on the NHL calendar as it’s the time when unsigned college seniors have to either be signed or become free agents. It’s the latter for now-former prospect Jack Smith, whose rights will be relinquished by the Canadiens once Smith files the necessary paperwork to become a free agent.
After acquiring him earlier this month, the Habs have signed winger Sasha Pastujov to a one-year, two-way contract, per a team announcement on Thursday.
Amid reports that Vinzenz Rohrer was hoping to stay in Switzerland for the upcoming season, he will get his wish. The Habs announced Sunday that they’ve loaned the forward to EV Zug for the 2026-27 campaign.
On top of trying to fill a longstanding need in the form of a second offensive centre, the Habs are also trying to find a winger to fill a role as well. Their prospect pool provides hope that eventually, the answer could come from within.
The Habs have taken care of another one of their restricted free agents. The team announced on Monday that they’ve signed defenceman Maksymilian Szuber to a one-year, two-way contract.