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After passing on Brady Tkachuk in the 2018 draft for Jespei Kotkaniemi, the Canadiens have long regretted the decision as Tkachuk became a star in Ottawa. However, Montreal may have found their Tkachuk equivalent in Juraj Slafkovsky. The 2022 No. 1 overall pick is thriving on a physical line with rookies Oliver Kapanen and Ivan Demidov, silencing early doubts about his game. In a recent matchup against Ottawa, Slafkovsky outplayed Tkachuk, helping lead the Canadiens to victory. Additionally, rookie defenseman Lane Hutson continues to impress with his scoring, while Cole Caufield leads the NHL in overtime and game-winning goals.
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