Montreal Canadiens — 2026 NHL Draft Profile
contending
Draft Needs
Center50%
Wing40%
Defense30%
Goalie40%
Young team with good foundation but needs more center depth behind Suzuki. Solid defensive prospects.
2026 Draft Picks
| Round | Overall | Original Team | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #23 | Own pick | |
| 2 | #55 | Own pick | |
| 3 | #87 | Own pick | |
| 4 | #119 | Own pick | |
| 7 | #215 | Own pick | |
| 7 | #222 | Carolina Hurricanes | via trade with CAR |
Top Prospects for Montreal Canadiens
#7Top 15Caleb Malhotra(C)Brantford (OHL)#8Top 15Tynan Lawrence(C)Boston University (NCAA)#10Top 15Viggo Björck(C)Djurgårdens IF (SHL)#13Top 15Oliver Suvanto(C)Tappara (Liiga)#23Late 1st RoundYegor Shilov(C)Victoriaville (QMJHL)#26Late 1st RoundRyan Roobroeck(C)Niagara (OHL)#28Late 1st RoundBrooks Rogowski(C)Oshawa (OHL)#29Late 1st RoundMaddox Dagenais(C)Quebec (QMJHL)#30Late 1st RoundAlexander Command(C)Örebro HK (U20 Nationell)#1EliteIvar Stenberg(LW)Frölunda HC (SHL)
