Drafting and Development Since 2012
Of the 2012 draft, coming up to FIVE years ago, only 3rd overall Alex Galchenyuk made the NHL. Other picks with 0 games: Collberg, Thrower, Bozon, Vail, and Nystrom. Hudon has played 6 games.
Of the 2013 draft, coming up to FOUR years ago, McCarron has 6 pts in 35 games and still not an NHL player. De la Rose has 7 points in 64 games (0.10ppg) and is not yet an NHL player (15 points in AHL this year. 1 point in 22 NHL games last year, 14 points in 34 AHL games last year). Artturi Lehkonen started this season with the Habs (16 pts in 46 games). Sven Andrighetto has 28 pts in 79 games and is still not an established NHL player. Fucale (G), Crisp, Reway, and Gregoire have 0 NHL games played.
Of the 2014, 2015, and 2016 drafts - only Scherbak played 3 games (1 pt), Sergachev played 3 games (0 pt), and Lernout played 1 game (0 pt).
My thoughts:
I think the Habs organisation should revamp and overhaul the amateur scouting, drafting, and development. I don't think any one person should be blamed but it's damn near unacceptable to have only 3rd overall Galchenyuk be the only established NHLer in FIVE years of drafting and development. I have high hopes for Lehkonen , Juulsen, and Sergachev. Not much hope for any of the others, including McCarron and Scherbak - but I'm open to discussion and being persuaded if anyone has insight to offer.