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Determining the worst draft pick the Canadiens have ever made

See, there's a little theme going on this summer. We've taken a look at some terrible trades, and then some great ones. Now, it is time to look at some draft picks, starting with where the Canadiens went wrong. I'll focus on first-round picks for the purpose of this exercise, since that is where a team stands to make the biggest mistakes.

The Canadiens have typically drafted very well throughout their history, but they have put up some real stinkers too.

1. Doug Wickenheiser, first-overall in 1980

Career stats in Montreal: 202GP, 49G, 66A, 115P

Ah, Doug Wickenheiser.