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Sometimes the most interesting moves of the offseason are not the ones that dominate the headlines. They are the ones that tell us how a team thinks. The Montreal Canadiens signing Brett Berard to a one-year, two-way contract is the kind of move that often reveals how an organization is trying to build.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 10

Canadiens lock up newly acquired forward to 1-year contract

The Montreal Canadiens continued taking care of offseason business on Thursday, signing Brett Berard to a one-year, two-way contract after acquiring him from the New York Rangers for prospect William Trudeau earlier this summer, the team announced.

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Montreal Canadiens Sign Brett Berard

The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to terms with one of their newly acquired forwards. According to a team announcement, the Canadiens have signed Brett Berard to a one-year, two-way deal for the 2026-27 season.

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Canadiens sign Brett Berard to one-year contract

One of the new faces heading to la belle province has inked a new deal. On Thursday, the Montreal Canadiens signed forward Brett Berard to a one-year, two-way contract.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / June 26

Canadiens Quick Hits: Berard, McKown & Depth Building

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

Rangers trade Berard to Canadiens for Trudeau

A player long expected to be on the move was finally traded on Friday, as the New York Rangers have dealt winger Brett Berard to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for minor-league defenseman William Trudeau.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26

Montreal Canadiens Acquire Brett Berard

The Montreal Canadiens are acquiring forward Brett Berard from the New York Rangers in exchange for prospect defenseman William Trudeau. The trade was first reported by Peter Baugh of The Athletic, while Mollie Walker of the New York Post first reported Trudeau’s inclusion.

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Brett Berard Traded to the Canadiens: The Rangers and the Habs Are Able to Communicate

After sending Luke Tuch to Columbus in exchange for Hunter McKown yesterday, the Canadiens made another move in the AHL. The Rangers and the Habs (two teams that can actually talk to each other, after all…) traded Brett Berard for Quebec native William Trudeau, who had been playing in Laval for the past few years.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / June 21

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New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / June 10

Why this Rangers forward ‘could be on move’ during offseason: NHL insider

By pretty much all measures, 2025-26 was a hugely disappointing season for New York Rangers forward Brett Berard. So much so, that one NHL insider reports that the 23-year-old very well could be traded by the Rangers this summer.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / March 11

Rangers return Brett Berard to Hartford

Immediately following last night’s win over Calgary, the Rangers returned Brett Berard to Hartford, also for the 6th time. Berard was called up yesterday before yesterday’s win–with the Rangers returning Brendan Brisson to Hartford–but did not dress.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / March 10

Rangers recall human yo-yo Brett Berard for the 6th time this season

The Rangers have recalled prospect Brett Berard again, marking the sixth (!!) time this season he’s been recalled. It’s getting comical at this point, but perhaps Berard will actually get some decent ice time.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 10

Rangers Recall Brett Berard, Reassign Brendan Brisson

The Rangers swapped out Brendan Brisson for Brett Berard on their active roster, the team announced. Brisson heads back to AHL Hartford after being recalled twice in the last month, while Berard, a fellow left-winger, returns to the roster after being sent down from his last recall in late February.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 17

Rangers Recall Brett Berard, Brendan Brisson

The Rangers announced they’ve recalled forwards Brett Berard and Brendan Brisson from AHL Hartford. With multiple Blueshirts still overseas at the Winter Olympics, Berard and Brisson will serve as practice supplements before likely returning to Hartford in a few days’ time.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 29

New York Rangers Recall Brett Berard

Now that they’re committed to sitting out Artemi Panarin until he’s eventually traded, the New York Rangers needed another forward to fill the void. According to a team announcement, the Rangers have recalled Brett Berard from the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / April 10, 2025

Rangers' blowout win all-but eliminates Islanders

Rookie Brett Berard had his first career two-goal game for the visiting New York Rangers, who remained mathematically alive in the Eastern Conference wild-card race while all but ending the New York Islanders' playoff hopes with a 9-2 win on Thursday in Elmont, N.Y.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / March 2, 2025

Rangers Prospect Brett Berard Will Look Better in Latest Call-Up

The Hartford Wolf Pack are in the middle of a rough season and trying to make a playoff push. One of the integral players to that push is Brett Berard, one of the New York Rangers’ top prospects.

New York Rangers News / NY Rangers Insider / January 21, 2025

Rangers send down rookie forward Brett Berard to Hartford Wolf Pack

New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette has just confirmed rookie forward's future with the organization and it's not looking good. After a very successful first stint with the Rangers, rookie forward Brett Berard was sent back down to the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League on Friday.

New York Rangers News / NY Rangers Insider / January 3, 2025

Rangers rookie forward nets a beauty for his first goal at Madison Square Garden

New York Rangers rookie forward Brett Berard scored an absolute beauty for his first ever goal on home ice at Madison Square Garden. The New York Rangers managed to pull off a much needed 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night in their first game in 2025.

New York Rangers News / NY Rangers Insider / January 2, 2025

Brett Berard displays true colors following latest statement on New York Rangers organization

Brett Berard was a recent call-up from the Hartford Wolfpack and has found a spot in the New York Rangers lineup. His playing style has gelled with the team and he hasn't gotten tired of playing in Madison Square Garden since.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / December 5, 2024

Hartford Wolf Pack’s Offense Will Be Fine Without Brett Berard

When it rains, it pours. That’s what happened during the Dec. 4 Battle of Connecticut. It was a 3-1 game after the second, but the Hartford Wolf Pack scored three goals in the third to pull away with a 6-1 win over the Bridgeport Islanders.

New York Rangers News / NY Rangers Insider / December 2, 2024

Bad news strikes the New York Rangers as rookie forward is sidelined due to an upper-body injury

As the New York Rangers hit the ice for their morning skate, a noticeable player was missing, that player being rookie forward Brett Berard. Berard has been sidelined due to an upper-body from taking a hard hit from the Montreal Canadiens' Kirby Dach on Saturday.