The Montreal Canadiens’ rebuilding process is a path filled with challenges, requiring patience from the organization and its fans.

A key strategy in this rebuild is ensuring the optimal development of young players by offering them time in the American Hockey League and with the Laval Rocket.

This step is crucial for improving their skills, adapting to the professional pace, and building confidence without the constant pressure of the NHL.

In Montreal, recent picks like Logan Mailloux, Luke Tuch, and Florian Xhekaj illustrate this approach.

According to Tony Marinaro, these three players are the most likely to break into the NHL.

I believes there are currently three players with the Rocket who will play in the NHL.

– Tony Marinaro

Tony Marinaro sees three Laval Rocket players eventually making it with Martin St-Louis’ squad in Montreal

Logan Mailloux, with his impressive tools, could become an impactful top-4 defenseman.

Luke Tuch and Florian Xhekaj, meanwhile, are expected to fill energy roles on the 4th line within two years.

This perspective highlights the importance of patience but also raises questions about the future of other promising prospects like Owen Beck, Joshua Roy, or Adam Engstrom.

Beck and Roy are the two major omissions here.

Of course, not all young players will become NHL pillars, but the organization is working to maximize their potential.

For fans, this process can be frustrating, but it is essential for building a competitive and sustainable team.

The challenge for the Canadiens remains giving these prospects the necessary time to develop while keeping the long-term goal in sight: building a team capable of competing for the Stanley Cup.