Renaud Lavoie suggests that a big meeting will take place between the leaders of the Montreal Canadiens
As the Montreal Canadiens' training camp comes to a close, Kent Hughes, Jeff Gorton, and Martin St-Louis are preparing to make crucial decisions to finalize the 23-player roster for the start of the season.
According to information shared by Renaud Lavoie, an important meeting is scheduled to determine the final cuts before the team complies with the NHL's roster regulations.
With Patrik Laine's injury creating a temporary opening on the second line alongside Kirby Dach, several young players have a golden opportunity to secure a spot. Among them, Oliver Kapanen, Joshua Roy, Emil Heineman, and Alex Barré-Boulet find themselves in a strong position after impressive performances during training camp. Although these young prospects have shown a lot of promise, the upcoming decisions will be tough for the organization, given the intense internal competition this year.
On the defensive side, Logan Mailloux and Justin Barron are also competing for a spot on the Canadiens' blue line. Some experts predict that Kapanen, Roy, and Barré-Boulet could remain with the main club, while Mailloux and Heineman might start the season with the Laval Rocket in the AHL. The coaching staff will be considering both short-term needs and long-term development as they weigh who will make the opening night roster.
These final decisions will be critical for the future of these young talents within the Canadiens' organization. As they prepare for the start of the 2024-2025 season, the competition remains fierce, and the choices made now will shape the team's success and the development of its key prospects.
