Montreal Canadiens {28th overall} Eastern Conference, Atlantic Division
Mesdames et Messieurs, Ladies and Gentlemen Accueillons nos Canadiens, Welcome our Canadiens.
Three seasons ago they were in the Cup Finals the next season they were out of the playoffs, last year has seen an improvement but not quite enough to threaten for a wild card and so it goes for the most storied team in Hockey.
The Canadiens had three 20-goal scorers and two on the cusp and goaltending was not up to par which I believe prompted GM Hughes to select a defenseman, David Reinbacher with Montreal’s 5th selection overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.
Montreal will benefit with a healthy Mr. Caufield meanwhile veteran goaltender Mr. Allen will have to lower his GAA to his usual, under three goals per game with backup Mr. Montembeault consistently keeping his save percentage in the .900 range in order for Montreal to reach a wild card.
HC St. Louis became head coach of the Canadiens for 37 games during the 2021-22 NHL season and nearly made it to a .500% Win-Loss record, last season he more than doubled the team’s victories, and this season holds the promise of even more wins and possible wild card.
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