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.
Earlier this season, Nicolas Beaudin made it known he wanted more ice time in Laval. He didn’t get it and now, he will look for that playing time elsewhere as the two sides have agreed to terminate his contract; the Habs placed him on unconditional waivers on Sunday.
Laval had a pair of key divisional matchups last week in a home-and-home set with Belleville. While they’ve struggled recently against the Senators, the Rocket did manage to pick up the win in both games, aiding their midseason playoff push.
Laval continued its strong start to January last week, picking up five of six points to move up two positions in the standings and putting them in a decent spot as they approach the midway mark of the season.
Montreal’s forward depth got a little better on Thursday as the Habs announced that Rafael Harvey-Pinard will return to the lineup tonight against San Jose. Meanwhile, they’ve acquired Filip Cederqvist from Buffalo for future considerations.
December was an up-and-down month for the Habs and the same can be said for many of their prospects. However, there were some quality performances from some of them, earning them a spot in our monthly three stars.