I recently completed my first read of the THN Draft Preview (before it goes to the bottom of my cat's litter box...
). I'm more confused than ever! Along with the info in this wonderful annual thread, I have no clue any longer to whom I really want the Habs to pick. In fact it is much easier to say who I don't want chosen at #3. I will accept any of Zadina, Boqvist, Hughes, Wahlstrom, Dobson, and the Kotka Monster.
And for those that are clamouring to pick a center early this year, you should take a look at the top 10 projected prospects for 2019. Six of the ten are listed at center. Also, despite being almost 13 months away, IMHO, all six appear to have more upside than this year's top center, Kotkaniemi.
I believe that the Habs will struggle again next year because there are no quick fixes to the current state of this franchise. I'm all in for the 'Lose 4 Hughes' sweepstakes... or at least one of the top centers.