Achi news desk-
The Montreal Canadiens retained the fifth pick in the upcoming NHL Draft Lottery on Tuesday night.
The Habs had the fifth-best chance of winning the first pick, at 8.5 percent, thanks to their 28th overall ranking in the NHL.
The Canadiens won the lottery in 2022, earning the right to the first pick. She chose Slovakian forward Jora Slepkowski in front of her fans in the center of the bell.
Last season, the Habs also talked to Nashville at the fifth spot and selected Austrian defenseman David Reinbacher.
The San Jose Sharks won the lottery on Tuesday. They finished last in the NHL overall and had just over a 25% chance of being selected first overall.
According to most experts, Canadian forward McLean Celebrini, who played at Boston University last season, is the best prospect out there.
The NHL Draft will take place on June 28 and 29 at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on May 7, 2024.
