THE STORY
In the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, the Montreal Canadiens selected defenseman David Fischer 20th overall, passing on Kris Letang, who was chosen 62nd by the Pittsburgh Penguins. Fischer never played an NHL game, while Letang became a three-time Stanley Cup champion with the Penguins.
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Montreal Canadiens
WHY IT MATTERS
This decision is frequently cited as a significant draft miss for the Canadiens, highlighting the challenges of evaluating talent in the NHL Draft.