The week started off well for Laval with a win against the top team in the AHL but the momentum was quickly subsided with a pair of disappointing losses to Toronto.

A Laval roster which has certainly been thinned out lately had a tough three-in-three stretch last week. They managed to at least keep afloat in the playoff chase as they picked up three of a possible six points on the road.

As this year’s midseason Ranking comes closer to its conclusion, we arrive to the section where players are realistic options for the Habs’ top pick this summer. Which ones are realistic targets? Which players should they stay away from? Why are some positionally unfit to become Hab prospects?

The turning of the calendar to 2024 saw some of Montreal’s prospects and farmhands find new gears at the offensive end. Those performances helped them earn a spot in our monthly three stars.

After the All-Star break, Laval was back in action for a pair of games against Toronto, one of the teams they’re chasing for position in the North Division. The first game had a rough finish but they bounced back nicely to pick up the split.

As we moved to the 17-24 sections of our midseason rankings, these prospects won’t be on the radar with Montreal’s own first-round pick. However, as things stand, the pick they acquired from the Sean Monahan trade should land in this range, meaning these players should be garnering consideration from their scouts.

With three more divisional games on tap, Laval had a chance to rebound from a tough outing the week before and gain some ground in the playoff race. However, they weren’t able to do that, managing just one victory in those contests.

Now armed with an extra first-round pick following the Sean Monahan trade, the Habs now hold two first-round selections, one of which is likely to come near the back of the round. With that in mind, here are the prospects currently ranked 25-32 in our draft rankings.

What might June 2024 have in store for the Habs? We surely don’t know at this point in the season, but let’s dive into some potential draft targets in the second round for this year’s Midseason Draft Rankings.

All good things must come to an end and that was the case for Laval’s point streak. While the Rocket managed to pick up a win, they ended the week by losing a pair of crucial divisional matchups.