1996–97 Montreal Canadiens season Draft picks Draft picks

| Round | Player | Position_ | Nationality | College_Junior_Club_Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Higgins | Center | Canada | Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) |
| 2 | Mathieu Garon | Goalie | Canada | Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL) |
| 3 | Arron Asham | Right Wing | Canada | Red Deer Rebels (WHL) |
| 4 | Kim Staal | Left Wing | Denmark | Malmö IF (Sweden) |
| 4 | Etienne Drapeau | Center | Canada | Beauport Harfangs (QMJHL) |
| 5 | Daniel Archambault | Defence | Canada | Val-d`Or Foreurs (QMJHL) |
| 6 | Brett Clark | Defenceman | Canada | University of Maine (NCAA) |
| 7 | Timo Vertala | Left Wing | Finland | JYP (Finland) |
| 8 | Mattia Baldi | Left Wing | Switzerland | Ambri-Piotta (Swiss) |
| 9 | Michel Tremblay | Left Wing | Canada | Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL) |