It's a self evident truism that rebuilds last longer when teams don't hit on their high picks.
Slafkovsky is regressing, Reinbacher is injured, and thus the Habs are tanking again. It's sad.
Is taking longer because we have not drafted any franchise player yet. We will see what Demidov bring next year. Is kinda crazy that Bob Gainey had drafted a Vezina winner and a Norris winner. We still have no prospect close to Carey Price.
2022 has a very weak draft year. We will see if Slaf bounce back next season. Good news about Lane Hutson. We are talking about someone who goes in the top 5 in a redraft. Beck will one day become our next Jack Evens.
With Reinbacher multiple injury, I'm more worry about 2023 draft. Again, we will see what he does next season. Him becoming a solid top 3 D is good for us. I still believe trading For Newhook has a mistake. Hope Jacob Fowler can become our #1 goalie in 3-4 years.
2024 has a good year for us with Demidov and Hage.
2025 : Hopefully, we draft in the top 4 and top 11-15 with Calgary pick.