
Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki will be the heart and soul of the Montreal Canadiens in the transition initiated by the team's new management.
Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki
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Jeff Gorton (VP hockey) and Kent Hugues (GM) know that the Montreal Canadiens will have to surround these two young players over the next few years.

Jordan Harris
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Good news on defense, where quality prospects abound. The best example is certainly Jordan Harris, who has just arrived in Montreal.

Jordan Harris
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The 21 year old is fresh out of the NCAA and is already expected to play regularly in the NHL.

Jordan Harris
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Jordan Harris is 5 feet 11 inches tall (180 cm). The lefty weighs 185 pounds (84 kg), and was selected in the 3rd round of the 2018 draft.

Kaiden Guhle
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Kaiden Guhle is a 20-year-old who the Habs selected in the 1st round of the 2020 draft. He is also a top prospect.

Kaiden Guhle
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In 2021-22, Guhle was again selected to play in the World Junior Hockey Championship. He was named captain of the team.

Kaiden Guhle
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The 6-foot-2 (188cm), 199-pound (90kg) behemoth is said to be one of the NHL's elite future quarterbacks.

Mattias Norlinder
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Mattias Norlinder (pictured) and Logan Mailloux are also two prospects to watch very closely. The CH is counting on a strong backup.

Rem Pitlick
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On offense, Rem Pitlick is surprising. While Nashville and Minnesota resigned him, the Habs gave him a shot in 2021-22.

Rem Pitlick
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Pitlick has surprisingly established himself as a feisty third center upon his arrival in Montreal. The future doesn't lie with him, but still...

Jesse Ylönen
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No, the future lies with players like Jesse Ylönen (pictured), Sean Farrell and Jan Mysak.

Jesse Ylönen
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Ylönen is the closest to a regular position in Montreal. He even played a series of games with the big club in 2021-22.

Jesse Ylönen
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His great speed will make him a formidable player. At 6 feet (183cm) and only 167 pounds (76kg), he will need to bulk up.

Sean Farrell
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Sean Farrell, the Canadian's 4th round pick in 2020, has just started his college career. We may wait a few years for this left winger.

Sean Farrell
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His progression suggests a nice offensive potential. However, he is only 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 175 pounds (79 kg).

Jan Mysak
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Jan Mysak has impressed over the past two years in Laval. This 6-foot (183 cm), 180-pound (82 kg) center is likely to be with the CH before long.

Alexander Romanov
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In addition to all these young players, there will obviously be other players who are a little younger, like Alexander Romanov, for example.

Cayden Primeau
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Unanswered question, however: who will be the long-term goalie? Cayden Primeau has left a doubt in the minds of many this season.

Justin Barron
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Still, with Ryan Poehling, Michael Pezzetta, Laurent Dauphin and Justin Barron (photo) as depth, and the youngsters coming in...

Montreal Canadiens
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... we can believe that the future is rosy in Montreal. The team is also counting on several good picks in the upcoming drafts!
