Drafting is a combination of awareness and thought, but it also comes with a lot of luck. The Montreal Canadiens were lucky to watch 12 other players have their names called up spreading waves of panic anytime a general manager (or other representatives) uttered the words, “From the US National Development Program.” But now that Cole Caufield officially belongs to the Habs, it’s not a stretch at all to say he is the team’s top prospect.
In the past, the Canadiens were in desperate need of centres. They had players playing the position here and there, but they didn’t have much going for them or someone who could be talented enough to hold the “franchise” mantel.