According to renowned NHL draft analyst Craig Button, this is the selection the Montreal Canadiens will make with their fifth overall pick
The Montreal Canadiens have the fifth overall pick in this year's NHL draft, and the question of who they will select is on the minds of many fans. Previous picks by other teams could have a direct impact on which player the Canadiens decide to choose.
In order to get an idea of what this year's top 10 selections might look like, renowned analyst Craig Button recently published his final mock draft prediction. According to Button, Montreal will be lucky enough to land American player Will Smith with their fifth overall selection, due to Matvei Michkov being taken by San Jose just before them.
Below is Button's final top 10 for this year's draft:
1. BLACKHAWKS - Connor Bedard (C)
2. DUCKS - Adam Fantilli (C)
3. BLUE JACKETS - Leo Carlsson (C)
4. SHARKS - Matvei Michkov (RW)
5. CANADIENS - Will Smith (C)
6. COYOTES - Matthew Wood (RW)
7. FLYERS - Ryan Leonard (AD)
8. CAPITALS - David Reinbacher (LD)
9. RED WINGS - Colby Barlow (LW)
10. BLUES - Axel Sandin-Pellikka (RD)
2. DUCKS - Adam Fantilli (C)
3. BLUE JACKETS - Leo Carlsson (C)
4. SHARKS - Matvei Michkov (RW)
5. CANADIENS - Will Smith (C)
6. COYOTES - Matthew Wood (RW)
7. FLYERS - Ryan Leonard (AD)
8. CAPITALS - David Reinbacher (LD)
9. RED WINGS - Colby Barlow (LW)
10. BLUES - Axel Sandin-Pellikka (RD)
Would you be satisfied if Montreal draft Will Smith with the 5th overall pick?
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