By Canadian Press

Canadiens trade three draft picks to get 21st-overall selection from Kings

Jun 28, 2024 | 11:55 AM

LAS VEGAS — The Montreal Canadiens have acquired the 21st-overall pick in Friday’s NHL draft from the Los Angeles Kings.

Los Angeles gets the 26th-overall pick as well as picks in the second round (57th), and seventh round (198th).

The Canadiens had acquired the 26th pick from Winnipeg in the trade that sent forward Sean Monahan to the Jets.

The Canadiens have 10 picks remaining in the draft after the swap, including the fifth-overall selection.

Montreal was given the fifth-overall pick at the NHL draft lottery on May 7 after finishing the 2023-24 season with the fifth-worst record at 30-36-16.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 28, 2024.

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