With the 26th overall pick in the NHL entry draft, one can hardly expect a team to pick a player that will immediately come up and make an impact with the team the following season. That said, it is imperative to look for guys that can possibly come up within the next few years, and that will provide some extra depth where you need it.
For the Montreal Canadiens, the need for depth is on defense, and Jacob Larsson of Sweden could be a solid candidate to that end.
Unlike his countryman Oliver Kylington, who cracked the SHL at 16, Larsson only managed to get his first taste of the pros last year at the age of 17.