The month of March saw plenty of Montreal’s prospects finish their regular seasons and get off to a strong start in the playoffs, earning them a spot in our monthly three stars.

The second-last week of the regular season saw Laval taking on one of the top teams in the North Division for a pair of games.  They managed a split and while that hurt their playoff chances, they still have a viable path to the postseason.

While it took a little longer than expected, the Habs announced on Tuesday that they’ve signed winger Luke Tuch to a two-year, entry-level contract.  The deal will begin next season.

The home stretch of the season has arrived for the Rocket who had a pair of critical home games as they look to hold onto a playoff spot. They were able to earn a split which keeps them in a playoff spot for now but their grip on one is a little weaker now.

Laval had a week where all three opponents were behind them in the North Division standings. However, they were only to win one of those matchups, resulting in a sizable blow to their postseason hopes.

While Laval still has plenty of work to do to lock down a playoff spot, they certainly bolstered their chances of reaching the postseason after picking up three crucial divisional victories in as many days last week.

The Habs elected to have David Reinbacher play in Switzerland this season before bringing him over to Laval earlier this week. But was that the most prudent course of action for the fifth-overall pick?

Laval took care of business early in the week but when it came down to trying to take down a team they’re chasing for a playoff spot, they instead turned in an ugly effort, losing some of the ground they had previously gained in the playoff chase.