Four prospects in contention for Montreal Canadiens' 5th overall pick

While there has been talk about standout defenseman Sam Dickinson, recent comments by Kent Hughes during an interview with Pierre LeBrun suggest that a forward will be the main choice.

An article from TVA Sports indicates that the Canadiens first pick will likely come down to four players, including one surprise contender.

While many experts view selecting Sennecke at fifth as unexpected, his talent is undeniably intriguing.

Based on current information, it's highly unlikely that the Canadiens will choose a different player than those mentioned earlier with their fifth overall pick.

Cayden Lindstrom, who is 18 years old, stands tall at 6 feet 3 inches, weighs 210 pounds, has scored 46 points in 32 games this season in the WHL.

Up next is Tij Iginla, a 17 year old player who is 6 feet tall and weighs in at 186 pounds. He has gathered a total of 84 points in the course of playing in 64 games this season within the WHL.

Beckett Sennecke, aged 18, standing at 6 feet 2 inches and weighing 175 pounds, has tallied 68 points in 63 games this season, demonstrating significant improvement towards the season's conclusion. Particularly noteworthy is his accumulation of 22 points across 16 playoff games in the OHL.

Meanwhile, Ivan Demidov, also 18 years old, measures 5 feet 11 inches and weighs 185 pounds. He has amassed 60 points in 30 games this season in the MHL.

Keep an eye out for updates, but these four young hockey stars, all forwards, are truly impressive. Do you have a favorite among them right now?

Source: Habs Fanatics
Four finalists emerge to be selected by the Montreal Canadiens 5th overall