The many supporters gathered near the red carpet chanted the name of Shane Wright. This did not shake the future first choice of the Canadian, Juraj Slafkovsky. Once introduced to the crowd, supporters greeted Slafkovsky by shouting his name. There was a lot of atmosphere on Thursday evening. No, the Canadian was not afraid to be afraid.

Photos Thiery Laforce

When I found myself with the first draft pick of the Canadian, Juraj Slafkovsky, after his press conference, he showed me his joy at having been selected by the Habs.

When he arrived on the red carpet, Jeff Gorton, the executive vice-president of hockey operations of the Canadiens, was certainly proud of the work that his CEO and his staff were to accomplish.

He is a confident general manager who has been seen on the red carpet. Kent Hughes even took the time to sign autographs

Some CH supporters were surprised when we saw a Canadiens jersey bearing the name of Shane Wright.

When Shane Wright showed up on the red carpet, I highly doubt he thought he wouldn't have been the Canadiens' first choice.

Prior to his selection as the Canadiens' first draft pick, Juraj Slafkovsky signed several Habs jerseys on the red carpet.

Sébastien Thibeault and his son Shelden Thibeault-Gagnon watched the amateur players on the red carpet.

Former Canadiens forward Michael Cammalleri was accompanied by family members on Thursday.

Daniel and Jonathan Donley, from Charlotte, are accompanied by young Saint-Constant supporters, Ludovic Decarie, Arthur Brodeur and Ophélie Decarie

This week was the NHL draft in Montreal and next week it will be the Stanley Cup in Sorel for Annie Cartier, Juliette Latour, Rose-Émilie Latour and Martin Latour.