The Montreal Canadiens are receiving a lot of attention in the lead up to the NHL Draft due to their fifth overall pick. It is widely expected that the top four picks will be Connor Bedard, Adam Fantilli, Leo Carlsson and Will Smith, leaving the fifth selection open for much speculation.
This pick has become highly sought after, as many teams have expressed interest in drafting the Russian prospect Matvei Michkov. According to renowned insider Frank Seravalli, no less than five different offers have been made for this pick by Montreal's general manager Kent Hughes.
