# How Can the Canadiens WIN the Draft? | The Plan for Pick 28 + Early NHL Expansion Analysis

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Podcast: [Locked On Canadiens - Daily Podcast on the Montreal Canadiens](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-canadiens-daily-podcast-on-the-montreal-canadiens-444785)
Published: 2026-06-24T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Montreal Canadiens face a pivotal NHL Draft as Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba break down the franchise’s high-stakes strategy. With the prospect pipeline brimming and the contending window opening, should Kent Hughes target high-upside centers or prioritize market inefficiencies on defense? The duo weighs the value of trading pick 28—debating whether to move up, stockpile assets, or package it for a game-changing player like Jason Robertson. Rapid-fire trade rumors heat up, fueling questions about the Canadiens’ willingness to take big swings. As NHL expansion to Houston looms, Laura Saba delivers a passionate critique on talent dilution, while Ian warns of league-wide managerial shortcomings. Could roster protection rules force Montreal fans to say goodbye to a favorite?

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