Behind the scenes look into why the Habs selected Slafkovsky 1st overall (VIDEO)

When the Montreal Canadiens won the NHL Draft Lottery, most of the hockey work assumed the Canadiens were taking Kingston Frontenacs Shane Wright.

However, when. the Canadiens Management walked up to the podium Canadiens General Manager Kent Hughes surprised everyone opting to take Slovakia's Juraj Slafkovsky.

While many wondered Hughes logic behind this pick, the Canadiens were confident that Slafkovsky was the right choice. Now the Canadiens have released a video sharing the decision making process.

It's clear the Canadiens were in amazed by the abilities and skills for someone his age. This included his performance at both the World Championships and the Olympics.

The question now did the Canadiens make the right pick or would they live to regret not taking Shane Wright.

MUST READ

7 hours ago  |  By Austin Sabourin Gary Bettman And The NHL Threatens The Boston Bruins Along With Every Other Team In The NHL

9 hours ago  |  By Austin Sabourin Bloodcurdling Scene As A 17-Year-Old Hockey Player Unfortunately Passed Away During A Game

11 hours ago  |  By Austin Sabourin David Pastrnak Takes Bruins Centennial To An Extreme With Hilarious Equipment Change That Shocks Fans

12 hours ago  |  By Austin Sabourin Boston Bruins Roster Heading Into Centennial Game VS Montreal Canadiens

14 hours ago  |  By Austin Sabourin Opportunity for the Boston Bruins: Biggest rival places 25-year-old on waivers

15 hours ago  |  By Austin Sabourin Boston Bruins Reveal A New Statue Outside Of TD Garden

17 hours ago  |  By Joshua Deeds The Boston Bruins Took Part In One Of The Worst Trades Ever In Franchise History

18 hours ago  |  By Joshua Deeds Western conference team has reportedly inquired about one of the Bruins top defensemen

MORE STORIES