Here is the lineup for the Montreal Canadiens for the upcoming season

The television network envisions a first line composed of Nick Suzuki, Juraj Slafkovsky, and Cole Caufield, which comes as no surprise.

However, the absence of Rafaël Harvey-Pinard among the projected forwards for the upcoming season raises questions.

This prediction is surprising with Emil Heineman slated for the fourth line alongside Jake Evans and Joel Armia.

At 22 years old, Heineman, who is on the cusp of the NHL, impressed during his call-ups last season. His larger stature compared to Harvey-Pinard could favor him for a permanent spot.

On the other hand, Justin Barron, Jordan Harris, and Jayden Struble could find themselves on waivers unless trades are made, complicating the desired defensive alignment for fans of the Tricolore.

Here is the projected lineup:

What do you think?

Source : TVA Sports
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