"Habs Make Bold Move in NHL Draft: Montreal Trades Up for Highly-Touted Forward In a surprise move, the Montreal Canadiens have traded up in the 2026 NHL draft, acquiring the 26th overall pick from the Vegas Golden Knights. In exchange, the Habs parted with their own 28th overall pick in 2026 and a third-round selection in 2027. The Canadiens are hoping to bolster their roster with the addition of highly-regarded forward Gleb, who is expected to be a key contributor in the coming years. With this move, Montreal is sending a strong signal that they are committed to building a winning team and are willing to make tough decisions to get it done."

After acquiring the 26th-overall pick in 2026 from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for the 28th-overall pick in 2026 and a third-round pick in 2027 from Montreal, the Habs selected forward Gleb ...