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New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / July 29
NHL players who will send their GM a 'thank you' card next summer
While it's possible a few moves will still occur in NHL free agency, most of the major wheeling and dealing is on pause. Here's a look at five players who will benefit the most this season from moves made by general managers.
Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / July 27
Canadiens Defenseman Primed For Big Year
Noah Dobson scored 70 points in 2023-24, and based on what he did last year, some argue that he won't reach that feat again. The same people who were calling for David Reinbacher or Michael Hage to go the other way in the blockbuster trade are the ones who claim Dobson is a liability defensively, and is a one-hit wonder, a mere flash in the pan.
Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / July 27
The Canadiens could be Canada’s breakout team in 2025-26
Last season, the Montreal Canadiens earned a playoff birth for the first time in four years. They may have been eliminated quickly, but taking that step forward was major for a franchise that’s been in a full-blown rebuild losing in the Stanley Cup Final in 2021.
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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 24
'If I’m Lane Hutson’s agent, I’m asking for more money than Noah Dobson.'
Lane Hutson’s contract is still attracting attention, but Kent Hughes on the Canadiens’ side has every interest in signing him now. Another great season and a top-10 Norris Trophy finish and he’ll be signing for a lot more than he would have in 2025.
New York Islanders News / Dose.ca / July 24
Matt Martin: You don’t often see transactions like Noah Dobson’s
The Canadiens pulled off a major coup by acquiring Noah Dobson. But, on the other side of the coin… the Islanders lost their #1 defenseman, a 25-year-old right-hander who is one of the best players in his position.
New York Islanders News / House of Hockey / July 24
Matt Martin Admits Islanders Have Regrets on Noah Dobson Trade: They'd Still Love to Have Him Here'
The Islanders traded Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft, but according to assistant GM Matt Martin, the team would have preferred to have kept him.
New York Islanders News / Dose.ca / July 20
Noah Dobson: Alexander Romanov was not happy to see him leave
Noah Dobson and Alexander Romanov have spent the last three years as teammates on Long Island. Dobson was already in town when Romanov was acquired from the Habs… and three years later, Dobson went the other way.
New York Islanders News / Dose.ca / July 19
'Noah Dobson is gone, but Tony DeAngelo will be able to replace his production.'
Much has been said about the Noah Dobson deal from the perspective of the Canadiens. After all, the club picked up a top-notch player who fills a need, but more importantly, a player who wanted to be in Montreal.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 19
Noah Dobson’s Arrival Sparks Chain Reaction in Montreal
The Montreal Canadiens’ acquisition of defenseman Noah Dobson has already begun to reshape the franchise’s roster, depth chart, and long-term salary structure.
Noah Dobson: the Habs welcomed him to Montreal in style
It’s been almost three weeks since Noah Dobson was traded to Montreal. The Islanders defenseman, who wanted to join the Canadiens, arrived in town (with an eight-year, $9.5-million-a-year contract in his pocket) in exchange for two first-round picks and Emil Heineman.
NHL News / The Sick Podcast / July 15
Will the Canadiens Make the Playoffs in 2025–26?
The Montreal Canadiens took a major step forward in 2024–25 by qualifying for the playoffs for the first time since 2021. With a 40–31–11 record and a return to postseason play, they showed that their rebuild is turning into a climb.
With Demidov, Bolduc and Dobson, the Habs could be among the A.N. elite next season
The Canadiens will have the weapons to be dangerous offensively next season. The acquisitions of Noah Dobson and Zachary Bolduc will help in this regard, and we could see a big difference on the powerplay.
'K’Andre Miller will be better in Carolina than Noah Dobson will be in Montreal'
Noah Dobson is in Montreal to bolster the Canadiens’ defensive brigade, especially on the right flank. The Montreal club saw David Savard retire, and although he was no longer the David Savard of the golden years, he played an extremely important role on the team.
New York Islanders News / Dose.ca / July 13
According to Ilya Sorokin, the Islanders sacrificed Noah Dobson to keep Alexander Romanov
The Canadiens struck a blow on draft day by acquiring Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders. In doing so, the Habs filled one of their two most pressing needs by acquiring a top-notch right-handed defenseman.
New York Islanders News / Blade of Steel / July 13
Ilya Sorokin Responds to Trade Rumors and Shares Honest Take on Dobson's Move to Montreal
Ilya Sorokin was linked to trade talks with the Utah Mammoth at the 2025 NHL Draft, and now he's responded and shut down any possible trade talks of the future.
NHL News / House of Hockey / July 9
Montreal Front Office Reveals More Trade Plans After Acquiring Noah Dobson and Zachary Bolduc
Montreal Canadiens VP Jeff Gorton confirmed that the team's GM, Kent Hughes, is not done making trades despite acquiring Noah Dobson and Zachary Bolduc.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 7
Fallout of Canadiens’ Dobson Trade Just Taking Shape
Trading defenseman Logan Mailloux was just the first domino to fall for the Montreal Canadiens, after they traded for and signed Noah Dobson to an eight-year, $76 million deal before the NHL Entry Draft.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 7
Three NHL teams that are having the best offseason so far
While some NHL teams have mostly whiffed on their offseason performances so far, a few other teams have been crushing it and doing major work to improve their roster. Let's talk about three of the teams that have done the best job so far.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 28
Why NHL Draft weekend was a dud for major trades
But despite a ton of rumors in the days and weeks leading up to the 2025 NHL Draft, the weekend went by with only a handful of trades (most of them involving draft picks) and only a couple that really registered as significant player movement.
New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / June 28
Islanders Trading Noah Dobson Wasn’t Ideal, But Had to Happen
The action couldn’t wait on draft day for the selections, as Noah Dobson was traded from the New York Islanders to the Montreal Canadiens, just hours before the Islanders were on the clock.
NHL News / Field Level Media / June 27
Reports: Canadiens acquire D Noah Dobson in sign-and-trade with Islanders
The Montreal Canadiens acquired Noah Dobson in a trade with the New York Islanders and agreed to sign the top-pair defenseman to an eight-year, $76 million contract extension, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 27
Grading the Canadiens’ Blockbuster Trade for Islanders’ Dobson
Happy NHL Draft Day, hockey fans. It got started off with a bang earlier this afternoon, with the Montreal Canadiens announcing they had acquired defenseman Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders.
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27
Noah Dobson trade a rare win-win for Islanders, Canadiens
Here's how we would grade the Noah Dobson trade from both the Isles and Candiens' perspective.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27
Canadiens acquire, extend star defenseman from Islanders
After multiple days of rumors, Montreal has landed the big fish in the high-end scorer.
New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / June 27
Noah Dobson Trade Talks Narrowed to Two Teams
Trade speculation surrounding New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson has intensified, with The Athletic’s Chris Johnston reporting the team is down to two primary suitors: the Montreal Canadiens and Columbus Blue Jackets.
New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 20
Islanders defenseman facing uncertain future, possible trade
He may become an unrestricted free agent after the 2025-26 season.
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