Inside today's Locked on Canadiens:

Scott and Laura welcome Will Scouch(@Scouching) to the show to discuss all manor of things related to the 2022 NHL Draft. The hosts want to know, is this class strong, or is the narrative that it's top heavy actually true? Scouch dives into the cycle that always surrounds the draft, breaking down what he thinks the overall level of this upcoming class is compared to previous years. While it lacks a potential superstar at first glance, there are still plenty of talented pieces to help build the prospect pool in Montreal.

Speaking of which, with the first overall pick, it's widely acknowledged that the Canadiens will select Shane Wright. The hosts ask Scouch about what makes Wright so good, and how he fits into Martin St. Louis' system in Montreal. Scouch also highlights where Shane Wright needs to improve to become a true standout at the NHL level, he's got talent, but there is still development ahead for the likely first overall pick.

Then, to change gears the other name circling the Canadiens is brought up in Juraj Slafkovsky, The big Slovakian winger has been a star on the international stage this year, but is he better than Shane Wright? The trio debate the merits of Slafkovsky's strong play in small samples, and whether or not the Canadiens can take the risk with the first overall pick. While Slafkovsky has more talent than some might admit, Scouch thinks taking him first overall might end up being a stretch too far for the Montreal Canadiens this year.

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