Actually thanks to the first choice 2023 received from the Florida Panthers as part of the transaction with the former Canadiens defenseman, Ben ChiarotAt the very end of the first round, the Montreal team will have the opportunity to select a second time.

However, as Waite mentioned:

“That’s enough of the projects! It’s time to sign a goalie that we know will play in the NHL. I can even give you three names that the Canadian should be aiming for at the end of the first round.” Carson Bjarnason, Michael Hrabal And Alexander Hellnemo.”

– Stephane Waite98.5 sports

As for Michael Hrabal, he made a good impression at NHL Draft Evaluation Camp today (NHL Scouting Combine) presented in Buffalo.

Old 18 years old, Hrabal is a huge Czech goalkeeper 6’6″ and from 209 pounds. He put together a sheet 13.9.7 with a goal average of 2.86 and an efficiency rate of .908 In 31 Games of the last season in the USHL.

Hrabal, who moves to the University of Massachusetts next season and is considered the second-best candidate among North American goalies, doesn’t hide the fact that he’s keen to continue his school career for about three more years before making the leap to the pros.

Following meetings with the teams present combinedthe Czech said he was satisfied with his interviews, especially the interview with the Habs.

After hearing about the pressure from Montreal and the crazy atmosphere at the Bell Centre, Hrabal believed he would be happy in Montreal; a place where the fans are loud night after night.

Of the three goalkeepers mentioned previously, it is important to mention that Hrabal would be more interesting for the Canadian logistically, not only because he is older but also because of the league he plays in, it would allow the team management to keep him for three years to develop or four years before you had to sign him.

Do you think the Canadian will be tempted to get his hands on the Czech keeper if he’s still available? 31 Or 32 Rank?