"From the Slovakian national team …" Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes said as he announced the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. Immediately, there came a loud mix of gasps and cheers. The home fans knew that meant the Canadiens were selecting forward Juraj Slafkovsky, not center Shane Wright, the player most expected.
The Montreal Canadiens announced Wednesday the arrival of four new team ambassadors, who will join Yvan Cournoyer and Réjean Houle in officially representing the organization at games, events and other initiatives in the greater Montreal area and beyond.