Canadiens test draft prospects with unusual puck toss at NHL Combine

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Canadiens test draft prospects with unusual puck toss at NHL Combine
Summary

At the NHL Draft Combine, the Montreal Canadiens asked draft prospects Chase Reid and Caleb Malhotra to throw a puck into a garbage can. Both players attempted the challenge from the far side of the room but missed the target. The exercise is viewed as a pressure test for potential draftees. Reid noted that this type of unusual assessment has precedent in pre-draft interviews. Nevertheless, both players are expected to be selected much higher than the Canadiens' No. 28 overall pick.

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  • Canadiens conducted a puck toss test at the NHL Combine
  • Reid and Malhotra both attempted and missed
  • Players are likely to be picked in the top-10
  • Montreal holds the 28th overall pick
  • The test serves as a psychological evaluation
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  • 8:54 PMYahoo SportsCanadiens gave draft prospects Chase Reid, Caleb Malhotra a bizarre test during interviews at NHL Combine
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