The 12th Overall Pick Has Been Traded, and It Could Shake Up the Canadiens' Draft Plans
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We have a major announcement just days before the 2025 NHL Draft, and it could shift the landscape for the Montreal Canadiens.
"The Rangers have officially decided to send the 12th overall pick in Friday's draft to Pittsburgh (the original conditional first-round pick initially traded to VAN for JT Miller, then traded to Pittsburgh by Vancouver).
The idea behind keeping next year's (2026) first-round pick is that it could be used as a trade asset at next season's deadline if the Rangers bounce back and become competitive."
Pierre LeBrun
The idea behind keeping next year's (2026) first-round pick is that it could be used as a trade asset at next season's deadline if the Rangers bounce back and become competitive."
Pierre LeBrun
The Impacts for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens
The Pittsburgh Penguins, who have made it clear they want to move up in the first round, have essentially "stolen the spotlight" from the Canadiens on the trade market.
Following this announcement, the Penguins now hold two picks in the top 12 - and will (like Montreal) select back-to-back.
"The Penguins now hold the 11th and 12th picks in the first round."
David Pagnotta
David Pagnotta
As for the New York Rangers, they will now not be drafting in the first round this Friday.
"This completely alters the Penguins' draft approach.
They now own picks 11 and 12; with a clear and documented desire to move up.
Now the second team to have back-to-back picks in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft."
Marco D'Amico
They now own picks 11 and 12; with a clear and documented desire to move up.
Now the second team to have back-to-back picks in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft."
Marco D'Amico
Another potentially major impact for the Canadiens: serious rumors suggest the Penguins have players like Radim Mrtka, Carter Bear, and Roger McQueen ranked very high on their list..
Their two picks could end up hurting the Habs.
More details to follow.
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