Amazing news for Martin St-Louis and the Canadiens as Kent Hughes will add a solid player in June

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Elias Edmonson
March 24, 2024 (10:48)

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Since head coach Martin St-Louis left to join his wife and children eight days ago, it has been more difficult for the CH.

The team has played some good games, especially against the Edmonton Oilers, but wins aren't necessarily coming.

The good news is that this improves the Habs' draft pick, and it enhances the club's chances of drafting the highly talented Macklin Celebrini with the first overall pick.

This Sunday morning, following yesterday's events, there have officially been major changes in the standings, and it's very good news for Martin St-Louis and Kent Hughes' troop.

With the Ottawa Senators' surprise victory last night, by a score of 5-2 against the New Jersey Devils, they officially overtake Montreal in the standings.

Additionally, the Arizona Coyotes also won and have likewise surpassed the Canadiens in the standings!

An extremely rewarding evening for the lottery and a jump of two places!

Here is the report as of today:

ARIZONA - 63 POINTS IN 70 GAMES

OTTAWA - 62 POINTS IN 69 GAMES

MONTREAL - 62 POINTS IN 69 GAMES (fewer wins)

COLUMBUS - 58 POINTS IN 70 GAMES

ANAHEIM - 51 POINTS IN 70 GAMES

The Canadiens are currently in 5th place overall in the reverse standings and have a real chance of landing a top-5 pick in June. A nice surprise this morning.

The Canadiens thus have an 8.5% chance of drafting first overall, and a 17.1% chance of drafting in the top 2 as of this writing.

The team has a game tonight against the Seattle Kraken.

Credit : HABSolumentFan - Le Canadien a connu une excellente soirée