MTL pipeline
Montreal Canadiens 2026 NHL Draft picks.
Montreal Canadiens has 8 2026 picks listed in the local draft-order file. This static page focuses on draft capital and pick context first, then links to the team's pipeline for player-level browsing.
Montreal Canadiens draft snapshot
82026 picks
2acquired picks
2rounds 1-2
46prospects
Exact 2026 overall slots use the current local draft-order file. Future 2027-2028 context remains available in the interactive Team Pipeline.
2026 pick list
| Round | Origin | Overall | Condition / trade context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st round | own pick | #28 | No listed condition |
| 2nd round | own pick | #61 | No listed condition |
| 3rd round | own pick | #93 | No listed condition |
| 4th round | via Winnipeg Jets | #103 | The pick will be the highest of the three fourth-rounders currently owned by the Devils in 2026 (NJD, DAL, WPG) |
| 4th round | own pick | #125 | No listed condition |
| 6th round | own pick | #189 | No listed condition |
| 7th round | own pick | #221 | No listed condition |
| 7th round | via Carolina Hurricanes | #224 | The Carolina Hurricanes acquired Cayden Primeau from the Montreal Canadiens for a 2026 7th round pick |
Pipeline context
Montreal Canadiens has 46 prospects in the local Team Pipeline export, including 8 goalies and 3 first-rounders. The sample below is for context; use Team Pipeline for filters and drawer detail.
| Player | Profile | Draft path | Latest row |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Reinbacher | RD / 21 yrs / AHL | 2023 R1 #5 | 2025-26: 57 GP, 24 pts, 0.42 P/GP |
| Michael Hage | C / 20 yrs / NCAA | 2024 R1 #21 | 2025-26: 39 GP, 52 pts, 1.33 P/GP |
| Filip Mesar | RW / 22 yrs / AHL | 2022 R1 #26 | 2025-26: 71 GP, 27 pts, 0.38 P/GP |
| Owen Beck | C / 22 yrs / NHL | 2022 R2 #33 | 2025-26: 58 GP, 33 pts, 0.57 P/GP |
| Alexander Zharovsky | RW / 19 yrs / KHL | 2025 R2 #34 | 2025-26: 59 GP, 42 pts, 0.71 P/GP |
| Luke Tuch | LW / 24 yrs / AHL | 2020 R2 #47 | 2025-26: 68 GP, 14 pts, 0.21 P/GP |
| Jacob Fowler | G / 21 yrs / NHL | 2023 R3 #69 | 2025-26: 27 GP, 0 pts, 0 P/GP |
| Hayden Paupanekis | C / 19 yrs / WHL | 2025 R3 #69 | 2025-26: 57 GP, 37 pts, 0.65 P/GP |
| Aatos Koivu | C / 19 yrs / LIIGA | 2024 R3 #70 | 2025-26: 47 GP, 9 pts, 0.19 P/GP |
| Ty Smilanic | C / 24 yrs / ECHL | 2020 R3 #74 | 2023-24: 31 GP, 7 pts, 0.23 P/GP |
| Vinzenz Rohrer | C/RW / 21 yrs / NL | 2022 R3 #75 | 2025-26: 41 GP, 12 pts, 0.29 P/GP |
| Logan Sawyer | C / 20 yrs / NCAA | 2024 R3 #78 | 2025-26: 35 GP, 28 pts, 0.80 P/GP |