NHL 19: Montreal Canadiens Player Ratings, Roster & Top Prospects


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The Montreal Canadiens have been in turmoil for some time now, especially with their last remaining star skater Shea Weber suffering long-term injury setbacks. But, they’ve still got Carey Price in goal, so they’re always in with a chance of winning games. With some decent young players and value in the veterans, this Habs team looks perfect for a tear-up and rebuild on NHL 19. In real life, they’ve done well to be in contention for a wild card place just past the halfway point in the season. 

Jonathan Drouin, Center, 84 OVR

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Age: 23Role: SniperHeight: 183cmWeight: 92kgShoots: LeftBest Stats: 93 Deking, Agility. 92 Acceleration 

The Tampa Bay Lightning prospect wing turned into Montreal’s top center through necessity, but certainly still plays like the goal-seeking sniper that he has always been. Last season, he clocked in 13 goals and 46 points through 77 games. This season, he’s spent more time on the left wing, bolstering his numbers to 13 goals and 34 points 46 games. In NHL 19, his lofty skating, shooting, and puck skills attributes make him a very good wing.

Shea Weber, Defenseman, 87 OVR

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Age: 33Role: Two-WayHeight: 193cmWeight: 104kgShoots: RightBest Stats: 95 Slap Shot Power. 93 Strength. 92 Body Checking, Balance 

Shea Weber is the Habs’ premier skater, by far the best on the team, but could only muster 26 games in 2017/18 due to injuries. His troubles continued into this season too, but he has since tallied 12 points in 22 games. At 33-years-old, Weber still boasts a great deal of trade value in NHL 19, but he is by far the best defenseman for the Canadiens.

Carey Price, Goaltender, 92 OVR

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Age: 31Role: HybridHeight: 191cmWeight: 97kgShoots: LeftBest Stats: 95 Endurance. 94 Stick Low. 93 Rebound Control, Five Hole 

With an overall rating of 92, Carey Price is the best goalie in NHL 19. Last season, he posted some immense performances to get points for the Habs in games that they simply didn’t deserve to win. With a very weak team lacking any presence up the middle and devoid of strong defensemen, Price’s stat line slumped to a career-worst line of a 3.11goals against average and .900 save percentage. In NHL 19, he’s invaluable.

NHL 19 Montreal Canadiens Roster

From the Day 1, September 13 update, this is how the Montreal Canadiens’ first lines start. With Shea Weber injured at the start of the season, the defensive lines look even weaker, but there is some upside in the speed and skill of the three forwards. But, with this as the team’s top line, and the team having very little depth to speak of, there’s a lot of work to be done before the Habs become competitive in NHL 19.

Max Domi (82) – Jonathan Drouin (84) – Brendan Gallagher (84)David Schlemko (80) – Jeff Petry (82)Carey Price (92)

Name
Overall Rating
Position/Role
Height
Age
Shoots
Best Stats
Brendan Gallagher
84
Two-Way Right Wing
175cm
26
Right
89 Aggressiveness. 88 Slap Shot Accuracy, Wrist Shot Accuracy, Offensive Awareness, Deking, Hand-Eye, Puck Control
Max Domi
82
Left Wing Playmaker
178cm
23
Left
88 Deking, Offensive Awareness, Acceleration, Agility
Jeff Petry
82
Defensive Defenseman
191cm
30
Right
88 Shot Blocking, Stick Checking. 87 Acceleration, Agility, Balance, Speed, Strength, Durability, Slap Shot Power
Tomas Tatar
82
Left Wing Sniper
178cm
27
Left
89 Acceleration, Agility, Speed
Joel Armia
80
Two-Way Right Wing
191cm
25
Right
88 Balance, Strength. 87 Slap Shot Power, Wrist Shot Power, Acceleration, Agility, Speed
Karl Alzner
80
Defensive Defenseman
191cm
29
Left
90 Durability, Discipline. 88 Strength
Phillip Danault
80
Two-Way Center
185cm
25
Left
86 Defensive Awareness, Endurance, Balance
David Schlemko
80
Two-Way Defenseman
185cm
31
Left
87 Slap Shot Power. 86 Wrist Shot Power, Speed, Acceleration, Stick Checking
Andrew Shaw
79
Right Wing Grinder
180cm
27
Right
90 Aggressiveness. 87 Speed, Agility, Acceleration, Body Checking
Tomas Plekanec
79
Two-Way Center
180cm
35
Left
87 Stick Checking. 85 Defensive Awareness, Poise, Acceleration, Agility, Balance, Endurance, Speed, Slap Shot Power, Wrist Shot Power
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Nikita Scherbak, Right Wing, 76 OVR

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Age: 22Role: Right Wing PlaymakerHeight: 188cmWeight: 87kgShoots: LeftPotential: Top 6 med

Given the state of the team and the decent potential of Nikita Scherbak, those who take on the Habs in NHL 19 should look to get the young Russian wing into the team in the first season. With decent shooting numbers, 87 agility, and 88 speed and acceleration, Scherbak is quite user-friendly from the get-go. 

The Montreal Canadiens have huge holes in the defense and at center, so it should come as no surprise that their prospect pool of 18 players has 12 centers and four defensemen. Unfortunately, not many of them have what it takes to become the top-class players that the Habs need, with the exception of the newly drafted Jesperi Kotkaniemi and traded-in Vegas prospect Nick Suzuki. 

NHL 19 Montreal Canadiens Top Prospects

Name
Overall Rating
Position/Role
Height
Age
Shoots
Potential
Jesperi Kotkaniemi
66
Two-Way Center
188cm
18
Left
Elite med
Jesse Ylonen
62
Two-Way Right Wing
185cm
18
Right
Top 6 med
Jacob Olofsson
60
Two-Way Center
188cm
18
Left
Top 9 med
Cameron Hillis
60
Playmaker Center
180cm
18
Right
Top 9 med
Allan McShane
59
Playmaker Center
178cm
18
Left
Top 9 low
Cole Fonstad
58
Playmaker Center
178cm
18
Left
Bottom 6 med
Samuel Houde
52
Playmaker Center
180cm
18
Left
Bottom 6 med
Joni Ikonen
60
Two-Way Center
178cm
19
Right
AHL Top 6 low
Scott Walford
59
Two-Way Defenseman
185cm
19
Left
Top 6 med
Josh Brook
61
Two-Way Defenseman
185cm
19
Right
Top 6 med
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*William Bitten traded to the Minnesota Wild on October 3.

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