The Montreal Canadiens seem to be making progress, according to some fans, but this view isn't universal across the National Hockey League.
Yes, the young core is developing, and the Canadiens have several promising young talents. Some observers believed the team could compete for a playoff spot, but that might be far from reality.
The platform Puck Empire has ranked the Canadiens 27th overall in the NHL standings for the 2024-2025 season.
Still at the bottom of the rankings. However, Kent Hughes and his team might still benefit from a good first-round pick in the draft.
