Sports7/31/2025•Yahoo Sports
Canadiens: 20 Years Ago…
The Montreal Canadiens' 2005 NHL Draft was marked by the league's lockout, which had delayed the event. The draft order was determined through a lottery held on July 22nd, with the Pittsburgh Penguins earning the right to select Sidney Crosby, a move that would significantly impact the Penguins' future. The Canadiens, on the other hand, were awarded the fifth overall pick in the draft, a critical decision that would shape the team's path in the years to come.
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