About this episode

The episode discusses the prospects of young players in the Montreal Canadiens as they approach training camp.

The Montreal Canadiens have several young players knocking on the NHL door, but who has the best chance to seize a full-time role this season? On today's episode of The Starr & D'Amico Show, we break down the opportunities facing Adam Engström, Owen Beck, Florian Xhekaj, and David Reinbacher as training camp approaches. Which prospect is NHL-ready? Who fits what the Canadiens need most? And could one—or even several—become important contributors during the 2026-27 season? We discuss where each player stands in their development, the roles available on Montreal's roster, and what each prospect must do to earn Martin St. Louis' trust this fall. Topics include: 🏒 Adam Engström's path to the Canadiens' blue line 🏒 Can Owen Beck lock down a permanent NHL role? 🏒 Is Florian Xhekaj ready to bring size and physicality to Montreal? 🏒 David Reinbacher's development and expectations 🏒 Which prospect has the best chance to stick with the Canadiens? Who do YOU think makes the Canadiens out of training camp? Let us know in the comments! 👍 Like the video, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss the latest Montreal Canadiens news, trade rumors, prospect updates, and…

People in this episode

Host: Shaun Starr

Topics covered

• Montreal Canadiens
• NHL prospects
• player development
• training camp
• hockey analysis

Keywords

• Montreal Canadiens
• NHL
• hockey
• prospects
• training camp
• Adam Engström
• Owen Beck
• Florian Xhekaj
• David Reinbacher

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Montreal Canadiens

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