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When healthy, the Canadiens have 16 forwards.

Whenever you have a surplus of forwards, you have to expect at least a few to be on the hot seat. Once both Edmundson and Matheson return though, Schueneman is destined for the AHL, regardless of the Canadiens’ plans for the rookie trio on defense. That’s only once Edmundson returns though. It’s still possible the Canadiens determine it’s best to send Xhekaj down to get regular ice time with the Laval Rocket in the American Hockey League, in which case Schueneman stays in the picture (albeit still as a reserve player). Jake Allen (parental leave) will be unavailable for tonight's game.- Canadiens Montréal October 17, 2022

The Canadiens have loaned defenseman Corey Schueneman to the Laval Rocket and recalled goaltender Cayden Primeau. However, it’s somewhat unrealistic that regular spot will come this season, assuming one of Mike Matheson or Joel Edmundson, two fellow left-handed defensemen, make it off injured reserve (IR).

In fact, his game has showed marked improvement with each passing outing to the point it’s easy to envision him earning a regular NHL spot eventually. It’s nothing that defenseman Arber Xhekaj necessarily did. With that in mind, here are the top five Habs who could lose their respective roster spots: 5. Nevertheless, the Canadiens can’t lose sight of what should be their ultimate goal: prospect development, without getting hung up on results in the standings. Related: 5 Signs Canadiens Are in Fact Still Rebuilding in 2022-23Īt a surprising 2-2 so far, the Canadiens are proving analysts wrong, having already knocked off two arguable contenders in the Toronto Maple Leafs and Pittsburgh Penguins. Sometimes even that isn’t enough to hold onto a roster spot on such a young team, though. Louis can realistically ask of the Habs during a rebuilding 2022-23 season is an honest effort every game. All Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St.