Canadiens select Parker Trottier, grandson of Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 5:55 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The Montreal Canadiens chose Parker Trottier with the No. 189 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Trottier, an 18-year-old left wing from Edina, Minnesota, has a notable lineage as the grandson of NHL Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier. Over the past two seasons, he played for the U.S. National Development Team and recorded 14 points in 24 games during the 2025-26 season. The Canadiens aim to build upon this strong pedigree as Parker steps into his professional career.
- •Parker Trottier was selected with the 189th pick in the NHL Draft.
- •He recorded 14 points in the last season with the U.S. National Development Team.
- •Trottier is the grandson of Bryan Trottier, a six-time Stanley Cup winner.
- •Parker Trottier measures 6-foot-1 and weighs 184 pounds.
- •His late draft status indicates uncertainty about his future potential.
- 5:55 PMYahoo Sports — Canadiens' draft pick is grandson of all-time great NHL Hall of Famer
"Montreal brought in a strong pedigree to its organization.
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