# Late First Round Risk for Canadiens

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Podcast: [Montreal Canadiens News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-canadiens-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7536826)
Published: 2026-06-25T17:50:25+00:00
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## Resource

The Canadiens hold the 28th pick in the 2026 NHL Draft — a late first-round spot where history shows a steep climb to impact talent. Looking at the last five drafts (2022–2026), players picked 26–30 averaged out to 13 misses, 7 fringe NHLers, and just 5 above-average contributors — none a true star. With development now a top priority for Montreal, the odds are stacked against finding a game-changer at 28, but the draft’s unpredictability means anything’s possible. Will they trade it? Keep it? And if they do, can they hit that rare needle-mover? Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f88a9f90347afb08

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