As they say, one person's misfortune is another's gain, and that's certainly the case here. The Canadiens will have the chance to pick among the top 7 on May 7th, but there's more to it.
Indeed, two players projected to go in the top 5 are injured, which could cause them to drop. We're talking about two very talented forwards, interestingly enough.
Firstly, the sturdy Cayden Lindstrom is injured and will miss the Under-18 World Championship. Additionally, the player projected to go 2nd overall, Ivan Demidov, has suffered a serious injury.
With 60 points in 30 games for St. Petersburg this season, Demidov has sustained a serious leg injury. He's currently in a cast and on crutches, missing valuable time both on and off the ice.
He's currently nursing a knee injury, and it seems it's not the first time. It's worrying, but if he's available when the Canadiens pick, Kent Hughes will have no choice but to consider him.