While it’s unlikely that the Habs will be drafting in the top eight in June barring either a late-season collapse or a trade that puts them in that range, we wrap up our midseason rankings series with the top eight selections.

We’re now into the lottery range in our 2026 draft rankings. The Habs certainly aren’t hoping to be picking in this range come June but should some of these players slip down the stretch, they could find themselves in Montreal’s range in June.

If the Habs are able to hold onto a playoff spot, this section is where they’re likely to pick in, barring a long run to the Conference Final. With that in mind, these will be some players to keep an eye on in the coming months.

As things stand, a lot would have to go right for the Habs to be picking toward the end of the first round. However, some players in this group of rankings could vault themselves closer to the back of the lottery with a strong second half which would line them u with where Montreal should be selecting.

With the NHL on break for a while, it’s a good time to start this year’s look at the upcoming draft. As usual, we begin with a look at the potential second-round picks; the Habs still have one in this range even after moving one for Phillip Danault back in December.

With the season fast approaching, we’re looking to add some writers to our team for the upcoming season. If you have a passion for the Habs and are looking for an outlet to write about them, we’d like to hear from you.

The Habs have been very quiet so far in free agency with their lone pickup being someone who many think is heading for Laval. While most big names are off the board, there are a handful of forwards left who could fit a minor role in Montreal.

There have been plenty of interesting drafts for the Habs in recent years and the upcoming one should be no exception with a chance to get another core piece for the future.

Cayden Lindstrom battled some injuries this season but when he was healthy, he was an impactful big centre, the type of player that doesn’t come around too often. As a result, he’s someone the Habs will certainly be considering if he’s available with the fifth pick next week.

Since the year 2000, there have only been four players that have scored 50+ goals and 110+ points in their draft year: Sidney Crosby, Patrick Kane, Connor Bedard, and Berkly Catton. Accordingly, Catton is someone the Habs should be considering with the fifth-overall pick this month.