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Montreal Canadiens Draft David Fischer Over Kris Letang

2006 • NHL • Front Office Mistake • Draft
Montreal Canadiens Draft David Fischer Over Kris Letang — SportsMistakes artwork

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.

TEAMS / PEOPLE: 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.

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