HW 3 Stars: April’s Top Prospects
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The Habs didn’t have a lot of prospects suit up in April but some of those that did had strong months, earning themselves a spot in our prospect three stars.
The Habs didn’t have a lot of prospects suit up in April but some of those that did had strong months, earning themselves a spot in our prospect three stars.
Ryan Poehling’s sophomore professional season has come to a premature end as the Habs announced on Thursday that he will soon undergo season-ending wrist surgery. A timetable for his recovery will be revealed after he has the procedure.
The Habs needed a big week to maintain their lead on Calgary for the final playoff spot in the North Division. While there were definitely some speed bumps along the way, they were able to accomplish just that, picking up three wins in their four games, extending the gap in the process.
After a good showing against Winnipeg, the Habs looked to get their second straight win as they hosted Ottawa on Saturday night. After failing to pick up two straight victories in all of April, they did so in this one with Cole Caufield scoring the overtime winner in a 3-2 contest.
The Habs returned to the Bell Centre on Wednesday night to kick off a four-game homestand against Toronto. They trailed early and never could recover, ultimately falling 4-1.
Jonathan Drouin will be away for the Canadiens for the foreseeable future as the team announced on Wednesday that he has taken an indefinite leave of absence for personal reasons and has been placed on long-term injured reserve.
After an unexpected break, Laval was back in action last week and picked up right where they left off, picking up three wins in as many games over Belleville to further pad their lead in the Canadian Division.
Last week was a critical one for the Habs who had a chance to solidify their spot in the North Division playoffs. It didn’t happen. Instead, Calgary has cut into the game and Montreal is now dealing with several injuries as well.
The Habs were looking to rebound from a tough outing on Friday in a rematch with the Flames on Saturday night. They started off well but struggled as the game went on, ultimately falling 5-2.
We’ve reached the top ten in our annual Prospect Rankings series. This group features quite a few players that have gone the college route in recent years but are at various stages in their development.