The Montreal Canadiens: A Decade of Drafting

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The Montreal Canadiens: A Decade of Drafting by Brianne Spiker (THW)

Intro excerpt:

"It has been ten years since the 2005 post-lockout draft, headlined by phenom Sidney Crosby whose presence would later help save the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins weren’t the only team to find the backbone of their franchise that day. With the fifth overall pick, the Montreal Canadiens took goalie Carey Price in a surprising move that had outsiders scratching their heads, but one that has paid off tremendously for the organization. The past ten years in drafting for the Habs have featured everything from finding franchise cornerstones to first-round busts."

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