First, we projected what the Canadiens' forward lineup might look like this fall. Then, we took a look at the potential defensive pairings behind them. The final position left to talk about for the 2016-17 Habs is the ever important one of goaltender.
Of course, Carey Price is back to good health, so the only conversation worth having is who might be playing behind him.
And in that regard, no assumptions can be made. It was assumed that after the last few seasons of serious playoff runs, that last season the Montreal Canadiens would have been just that much closer to the Stanley Cup.