As the draft indeed approaches quickly and speculation about the CH's choice is strong, one prospect has openly mentioned wanting to align with the club. It is the young Berkly Catton who, during an interview with Anthony Martineau of TVA Sports, openly announced his play.
He even added more. He already sees himself playing within the club on a line composed of Kirby Dach and Juraj Slafkovsky.
TVA Sports - In the sights of the CH? The prospect who already sees himself with Dach and Slafkovsky
Doesn't this remind you of a certain current player of this same proposed line? On the eve of his draft, Slaf also had similar words. He had mentioned being the ideal winger to complete Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield!
Returning to Catton, the small forward of 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds (according to his words) had a thunderous season. At only 17 years old, he accumulated no less than 116 points, including 54 goals, in his second campaign with the Spokane Chiefs in the WHL.
Even though he doesn't want to look too much at the rankings ahead of the draft, Catton is well aware of the forecasts about him. He did not hide his smile when he was told that joining the CH was a strong possibility...
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4 MAI | 657 ANSWERS A 116-point player really wants to be acquired by the Canadiens Forgetting Celebrini and Demidov, which forward do you want to see in Montreal? | ||
Cayden Lindstrom | 347 | 52.8 % |
Berkly Catton | 107 | 16.3 % |
Tij Iginla | 157 | 23.9 % |
Other | 46 | 7 % |
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