The Montreal Canadiens have been promoting prospects, waiving depth players, and trading for young assets in recent days, shaking up the alignment of the organization in preparation of a new NHL season. Here is how the players in the system slot in among the various tiers.
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The 2018 NHL Draft brought significant additions to the prospect pool, especially at centre, and also netted the club a player who will make his NHL debut immediately. Jesperi Kotkaniemi will at least be on the roster when the team plays its first game on Wednesday night.