Recently, the NHL Network ranked the top 25 players born in the 2000s. With the Montreal Canadiens being one of the NHL's most promising young teams, it is not surprising in the slightest that three of their players have made the cut.

New Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson secured the No. 22 spot on this list, ranking ahead of Matvei Michkov, Kirill Marchenko, and Matthew Knies. Given how solid of a career Dobson has had thus far, it is understandable that he has made this list. In 388 career NHL games, he has recorded 50 goals, 180 assists, and 230 points. This includes him scoring 10 goals and recording career highs with 60 assists and 70 points in 2023-24 with the New York Islanders. 

The next Canadien who made the NHL Network's list was defenseman Lane Hutson, who earned the No. 14. Given the rookie season he just put together, it makes sense that he has made this list. In 82 games with the Habs in 2024-25, he recorded six goals, 60 assists, and 66 points. This was good enough for him to win the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top rookie. 

The final Canadiens player to make the NHL Network's list was Cole Caufield, who picked up the No. 12 spot. Caufield has blossomed into a star for the Canadiens and has had plenty of strong seasons, so it makes sense that he has made the cut. In 82 games this past season, he recorded career highs with 37 goals and 70 points. 

Analyst Has Bold Canadiens Prediction For 2025-26 SeasonThe Montreal Canadiens took a big step in the right direction this past season. The Original Six club got back into the playoffs, finishing the year with a 40-30-11 record. They then followed that up by bringing in some new talent this summer, with star defenseman Noah Dobson and young forward Zack Bolduc being their most notable newcomers.