Is Jacob Perreault a Prospect for the Canadiens?

As the oldest contiguous hockey club still on the ice, the Canadiens aren’t going anywhere. That being said, any fan of the Habs knows that, despite their legacy, there’s been a bit of a drought in terms of championship titles.

The last time the Canadiens brought the Stanley Cup to Montreal was in 1993. Still, given their legacy as the oldest authority on hockey in the world, the Habs have taken home the most Stanley Cups since the first NHL-wide competition took place in 1927.

In fact, only the New York Yankees baseball franchise has taken more championship titles (World Series) than the Canadiens across all major sports leagues in North America. Not to mention, they’ve got a solid roster. So, what’s happened to the Habs since they moved to the Bell Centre?

While the 2019-20 season can’t be judged with the usual set of criteria, it did end in a Stanley Cup Playoff appearance for the Habs. After eliminating the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Philadelphia Flyers sent the Canadiens home after winning 4-2 in the six-game series.

Now that the Habs are looking toward the coming season, it’s time to start speculating about the NHL Draft. Given that the Draft is coming to the Bell Centre in early October, there’s plenty of time and reason for fans to speculate (and dream) about the possibilities.

Perreault’s Move to the NHL 

One player that’s caught the interest of Habs fans is local Jacob Perreault. As a striking forward who’s eligible for the 2020 NHL Draft, many are waiting to see where the young player will end up.

At the moment, the Canadiens could benefit greatly by developing a player with as strong of a vision as Perreault’s. He’s got speed, unpredictability, and he draws defenders toward him, which would open up possibilities for other forwards like Tomas Tatar or Brendan Gallagher.

Despite the fact that NHL Central Scouting hasn’t listed Perreault in their top ten North American skaters, he’s likely to be a top prospect. And while the Habs would make a great fit for the local player, they aren’t the only franchise interested in picking up the quick forward.

The Nashville Predators may be looking at the promising player to replace beloved star Paul Kariya. Sports enthusiasts who follow and bet on North American sports may not be too impressed by an offer from the Predators considering the franchise has yet to prove itself. Nashville itself is new to the major leagues. 

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However, budding stars like Perreault may choose a new team like the Predators over a dynasty like the Habs for the fact that he can make a name for himself and launch a franchise into success. Still, that’s a big if.

Unfortunately for Habs fans who’d love to see Perreault in a Canadiens jersey, the team is five franchises behind the Predators in the upcoming Draft.

 

Possibilities With The Habs

While NHL Central Scouting didn’t list Perreault as a Top Ten choice, Bob McKenzie, Canadian hockey commentator, lists the draftee in 21st place on his final draft board. In another nod to the young player’s potential, Byron Bader, a top hockey prospector, gave Perreault sixth place in terms of his ability to become hockey’s next big star.

However, it’s important to mention that a player like Perreault will need ample guidance before becoming that next big star. In fact, one key factor in the upcoming Draft will likely be his ability to communicate well and display a degree of ‘coachability’.

At the moment, Perreault has all the raw talent needed: speed, agility, tenacity, and a killer shot that he’s not afraid to rip. Other pluses include his creativity and his ability to move in tight spaces.

Still, he’s untested in the NHL and lacks experience. Whatever team signs on to a player like Perreault must be willing to put in the time to foster greatness.

If the Habs want to undertake this journey, they’ll be relying heavily on Claude Julien to take a hands-on approach with the player during practice and, most likely, after hours. Shea Weber would be another invaluable resource in sculpting the young player’s potential.

 

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