Acquisition on offense: Kent Hughes hits a home run and it's big for the CH
Kent Hughes has been cautious on the trade and transaction market so far this summer, but he has some help coming from within the organization.
Indeed, while help has not yet come from outside, the team's prospects are progressing, suggesting that the Canadiens are truly on the right track at all positions.
Of course, the huge depth on defense is well-known, but the goaltenders are also looking good, and there are a few forwards, like Oliver Kapanen.
Another forward making waves right now is Filip Eriksson, a 6th-round pick in 2023. It can be said that he is an excellent find.
Immediately after his selection, the young man exploded, with 24 points in 21 games. For context, this is better production than William Karlsson, Filip Forsberg, Noah Ostlund, Liam Ohgren, Jesper Bratt, and Jonathan Lekkerimaki at the same age in the same league.
All these players are former first-round picks or very good NHL players currently, whereas Eriksson was selected in the 6th round.
If the 2023 draft were to be redone today, he would undoubtedly go in the first round.
To give you an idea, Owen Beck currently has a 44% chance of making the NHL according to the same model.» - Mathis Therrien, DLC
Owen Beck is viewed as one of the organization's top offensive prospects, and Eriksson is solidly surpassing him.
Such feel-good stories are common in the NHL every year. It's truly enjoyable to see that this could be happening for the Canadiens.
Source: Danslescoulisses.com
Filip Eriksson : une grosse progression inattendue pour un choix de sixième ronde
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