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Noah Dobson: Mike Matheson told him about Montreal

Today’s big news in Montreal is the deal that brought Noah Dobson to town. The Canadiens, who gave him an eight-year contract(and took advantage of the fact that Dobson accepted less money to join the Habs), sent Emil Heineman along with the 16th and 17th picks to Long Island.

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Kent Hughes: 'The Noah Dobson trade doesn’t change our salary structure'

Tonight, the Canadiens did not make a first-round selection. The club had two first-round picks this morning… but both were ultimately taken by the Islanders.

Noah Dobson News / Dose.ca / June 28

Noah Dobson accepted less money to play in Montreal

It’s now official: Noah Dobson is a member of the Montreal Canadiens. It took until 9:20 p.m. for the transaction, which was announced earlier this afternoon, to be officially ratified, but it’s finally done.

Christian Dvorak News / Dose.ca / June 27

Christian Dvorak could be on the market for 3 to 5 years this summer

Christian Dvorak has no contract for next season. We don’t necessarily expect him to be back in Montreal either. The center is likely to test the free agent market, and the chances of him leaving are there.

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Brendan Gallagher News / Dose.ca / June 27

'The Canadiens made Brendan Gallagher available on the market'

This afternoon, Kent Hughes completed a monstrous transaction by acquiring Noah Dobson. In doing so, the club acquired a first-pair right-handed defenseman, something that’s been sorely needed in town ever since Shea Weber hung up his skates.

Montreal Canadiens News / ESPN / June 27

Trade grades: Report cards for Canadiens, Islanders for the draft-day Dobson deal

The 25-year-old defenseman is headed north for a pair of 2025 first-rounders and Emil Heineman.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 27

Canadiens Acquire Dobson From Islanders For Two 2025 1st-Round Picks, Heineman

The Montreal Canadiens have acquired defenseman Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders for the 16th- and 17th-overall picks in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft and forward Emil Heineman.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / June 27

Canadiens GM Must Weigh Risk Of Trading Up

The Montreal Canadiens' prospect cupboard is well-stocked, but if Kent Hughes wishes to add another top forward talent to the fold, he must consider trading up to secure a top-10 pick; otherwise, that opportunity will be nothing more than a pipe dream.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 27

2 players Canadiens must trade in 2025 NHL offseason

The Montreal Canadiens returned to the playoffs for the first time since losing the Stanley Cup Final to the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2021. Still, the Canadiens would fall in the first round of the playoffs to the Washington Capitals.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 27

Noah Dobson Traded to Canadiens, Signs Massive Extension

Noah Dobson is being traded to the Montreal Canadiens and signing an 8x$9.5M extension. The return includes Emil Heineman and both of Montreal’s first-round picks.

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Noah Dobson trade a rare win-win for Islanders, Canadiens

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Logan Mailloux News / Dose.ca / June 27

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With all the noise surrounding the Islanders and the Canadiens right now, there’s a lot of excitement in Montreal. Acquiring a player like Noah Dobson turns out to be a really interesting possibility for the Canadiens and their fans, after all.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 27

Draft: Rob Ramage and Chantal Machabée in Los Angeles, all the decision-makers at the Bell Centre

Only a few hours remain before we find out which players will be selected in the first round by an NHL team. As you know, this year, only eligible players, their agent(s) and their families will be in Los Angeles to attend the event in person.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 27

4 Free-Agent Defencemen the Canadiens Should Consider This Offseason

With David Savard officially retired, the Montreal Canadiens blue line enters a new era. It’s young, mobile, and full of potential, but it’s also lacking something crucial: experience.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / June 27

NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens Trying to Acquire Star Defenceman

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 27

Canadiens’ Biggest Positional Priorities at 2025 Draft

The Montreal Canadiens find themselves in a relatively unique position ahead of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, which starts tonight. It’s not just that they head in with back-to-back picks (Nos.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / June 25

Canadiens need to add another top-six forward this offseason

While many in Quebec are joyous about how the Montreal Canadiens performed last season, it’s widely known that the team needs to continue to improve in order to be a sustainable threat.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / June 25

Canadiens Looking to Make Blockbuster Trade

The Montreal Canadiens were one of the most surprising teams of the 2024-25 NHL season, reaching the playoffs a little ahead of schedule. With key youngsters like Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield and Lane Hutson there is no doubt the Canadiens will be a Stanley Cup contender soon, but they wanted to expedite that process.

Montreal Canadiens News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Pierre LeBrun Doesn't See Canadiens Doing 'Stupid' Offseason Moves

The Montreal Canadiens are coming off their first playoff appearance since making it to the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, and while their exit came quickly in the first round, management is focused on building off that progress.

Montreal Canadiens News / Athlon Sports / June 25

NHL Insider Reports Canadiens’ Stance on $34.8 Million Forward

The Montreal Canadiens clinched a postseason berth for the first time this year since making it all the way to the Stanley Cup Final in 2021, but ultimately crashed out of the playoffs early in the first round.

Kent Hughes News / Breakaway on SI / June 25

How Will Canadiens' Kent Hughes Draft a Top Forward?

The focus of the Montreal Canadiens fanbase has shifted its radar to general manager Kent Hughes and more specifically, the upcoming 2025 NHL Draft. A near-consensus across the hockey world is that the Canadiens need a top-six center and top-four right-shot defenseman before they can be considered a complete squad.

Carey Price News / House of Hockey / June 24

Legendary Canadiens Goalie Carey Price Shockingly Snubbed From Hockey Hall of Fame

Former Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price was not included in the names released who will be making up the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2025 has officially been released, and several former top players in the game are getting their due.