Draft Options: Seth Jarvis
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If a dynamic offensive forward is what the Montreal Canadiens are looking for, then Seth Jarvis would be an excellent choice for their first-round pick in the 2020 NHL draft.
If a dynamic offensive forward is what the Montreal Canadiens are looking for, then Seth Jarvis would be an excellent choice for their first-round pick in the 2020 NHL draft.
After re-signing Joseph Blandisi last week, the Habs locked up the other part of their February deal with Pittsburgh, announcing that they have re-signed Jake Lucchini to a one-year, two-way contract.
Jeff Petry’s contract wasn’t Montreal’s only piece of business on Friday as the team announced that they have re-signed Joseph Blandisi to a one-year, two-way contract.
While we’re still a long way from the AHL season getting underway, Laval continues to add some depth as they announced the signing of Brent Gates to a one-year, two-way contract.
After being comfortable with only four defencemen in the playoffs, the Habs struck a move already this offseason to add to their back end. However, improvements are still needed in other areas of the organization.
The Habs will have another prospect suiting up overseas as GM Marc Bergevin confirmed that Jesse Ylonen has been loaned to Pelicans Lahti of the SM-liiga.
Although we’re still the better part of a month away from NHL free agency opening up, Laval added a pair of players on Tuesday, inking Pascal Aquin and Tobie Bisson to one-year, two-way contracts.
In the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, the Canadiens opted to strengthen and replenish their prospects on the left side of their defence corps. If the Habs opt to add right-handed defencemen in the 2020 draft, Braden Schneider would be a solid option and may be available at pick number 16.
The Habs have found a place for another one of their prospects to play while the 2020-21 season is on hold as they announced that they’ve loaned Hayden Verbeek to Banska Bystrica of the Slovak Tipos Extraliga.
The offseason is upon us and with the draft and free agency set for next month, it’s time to start our annual look at Montreal’s depth at each position. As always, we kick things off with the goalies.