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Jacob Leguerrier is the latest defenceman to join the Montreal Canadiens

At this point, Montreal Canadiens fans should assume that every pick from this point forward will be a defenceman. After taking Gianni Fairbrother from the Everett Silvertips, the Habs went to the Ontario Hockey League selecting Jacob Leguerrier for their first fifth-round pick at 126th overall.

Leguerrier is by far the biggest player the Habs have selected this weekend standing at 6’3″ and 198 pounds. Additionally, he shoots right whereas the other defenceman Montreal has taken so far have all shot left.

The 18-year-old has spent the last three years playing for the Sault. Ste.