We know now who will take the place of David Savard and Christian Dvorak next year
The Montreal Canadiens are in a rebuild and several veteran contracts are expiring this summer, Kent Hughes faces crucial decisions regarding extensions for players like Joel Armia, Michael Pezzetta, Jake Evans, Christian Dvorak, and David Savard.
As reported by Habs Fanatics, a strong pool of young talent within the organization could fill these gaps, in a new era for the Habs.
On offense, Luke Tuch is an ideal candidate to replace Armia or Pezzetta since he is bringing energy and physicality to the fourth line.
Meanwhile, Ivan Demidov could step directly into a top-six role and Oliver Kapanen, after another season in Europe, offers versatility as a middle-six forward.
On the other side we have Joshua Roy who is showing rapid development and is poised to become a reliable contributor.
Owen Beck, known for his all-around game, could effectively replace Jake Evans as a middle-six center.
On defense, Logan Mailloux emerges as a natural successor to David Savard since his size, physicality, and offensive upside position him to take on a significant role in the Canadiens' top four.
While these prospects bring promise, their development remains important and the Canadiens must carefully integrate them into the lineup to help them thrive at the NHL level.
Kent Hughes will also likely pursue strategic acquisitions to balance the influx of youth with experienced veterans.
This hybrid approach could create a competitive roster capable of long-term success and as Montreal continues its rebuild, the emergence of prospects like Luke Tuch, Demidov, Mailloux, and Beck signals a bright future.
Their performances will be pivotal in shaping the Canadiens' next chapter, blending fresh talent with strategic additions to build a team ready to compete in the coming years.
