1996 NHL Entry Draft Round three Round three

| Pick | Player | Position_ | Nationality | NHL_team | College_junior_club_team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | Eric Naud | Left Wing | Canada | Boston Bruins (from Ottawa) | Saint-Hyacinthe Laser (QMJHL) |
| 54 | Francois Methot | Centre | Canada | Buffalo Sabres (compensatory) | Saint-Hyacinthe Laser (QMJHL) |
| 55 | Terry Friesen | Goaltender | Canada | San Jose Sharks | Swift Current Broncos (WHL) |
| 56 | Zdeno Chara | Defence | Slovakia | New York Islanders | HC Dukla Trenčín (Slovakia) |
| 57 | Greg Phillips | Centre | Canada | Los Angeles Kings | Saskatoon Blades (WHL) |
| 58 | Sergei Zimakov | Defence | Russia | Washington Capitals (from Dallas) | PHC Krylya Sovetov (Russia) |
| 59 | Tom Poti | Defence | United States | Edmonton Oilers | Cushing Academy (USHS-MA) |
| 60 | Chris Allen | Defence | Canada | Florida Panthers (from Buffalo) | Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) |