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Reports: Montreal Canadiens Acquire Defenceman Noah Dobson From New York Islanders

  • On June 27, 2025, the Montreal Canadiens acquired Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders in an eight-year, $76 million sign-and-trade deal.
  • Following Savard's retirement, Montreal lacked a right-shot defenseman, leaving Carrier as the only remaining option on the roster's right side.
  • Reports list Dobson's $9.5 million, eight-year extension, with a trade return including Emil Heineman and 16th & 17th overall draft picks.
  • This trade makes Dobson Montreal’s top right-shot defenseman and signals a rebuild shift toward playoff contention.
  • Beyond this season, Montreal’s $9.5 million cap hit through 2033 positions prospects like Demidov and Reinbacher to bolster the team's future competitiveness.
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In return, the Habs would sacrifice the attacker Emil Heineman and the two choices of first laps.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Friday, June 27, 2025.
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