Teams that hold this choice have an entire night to make the right decision. With this 33rd pick, Kent Hughes and the Habs chose center player, Owen Beck.
A year later, this choice is shaping up to be a potentially brilliant move, after a solid season amassing 66 points, including 24 goals, in 60 games. However, while his offensive output is notable, it's especially his all-around play and defensive abilities that stand out. Moreover, he's a real force in the faceoff circle.
Recently, even the official NHL network acknowledged the 19-year-old Canadiens prospect's potential, even suggesting he will have a lengthy tenure in the Bettman league, which says a lot.
If Phillip Danault's departure left a gap in the team's center line due to his excellence over the full 200 feet of the rink, Beck might very well become his replacement in a few years.
We're eager to see his development in the Canadiens' training camp, as he could certainly cause quite a few surprises, given his above-average game intelligence. Let's not forget that he even played a game last year with the Habs following an emergency call-up.
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