Noah Dobson was traded to the Montreal Canadiens, forming a strong defensive duo with Lane Hutson, and is expected to boost the team's defense and power play with his speed and shooting ability, potentially helping the Canadiens improve in the Eastern Conference.
The Montreal Canadiens acquired defenseman Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders in exchange for two 2025 first-round picks and forward Emil Heineman, and signed him to an eight-year, $76 million contract extension, reflecting a significant move to strengthen their defense.
The Montreal Canadiens are acquiring defenseman Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders in an eight-year, $9.5 million per year deal, in a trade that also involves draft picks and a player exchange, just before the NHL draft.
The New York Islanders are in talks to trade defenseman Noah Dobson, with the Columbus Blue Jackets and Montreal Canadiens as the main contenders, potentially involving draft picks and sign-and-trade agreements, amid ongoing contract negotiations and trade speculation.
The Montreal Canadiens and Columbus Blue Jackets are the finalists in trade negotiations for Islanders' defenseman Noah Dobson, who is expected to sign a contract extension with a cap hit of at least $9.5 million, as he seeks a team on the rise toward contention.
The New York Islanders are exploring trade options for restricted free agent Noah Dobson, with teams like the Canadiens and Blues showing interest, amid ongoing negotiations and market evaluations, as Dobson's future with the Islanders remains uncertain.
The New York Islanders face a tough test as they take on the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Bruins in their final game of a successful homestand. Despite being shorthanded, the Islanders hope to secure a victory against a team they typically struggle against. Meanwhile, there are rumors of Zach Parise potentially joining the Islanders, although other contending teams have also shown interest. Mathew Barzal has improved defensively, and Noah Dobson is gaining recognition for his strong play. In other news, Roberto Luongo was honored by the Vancouver Canucks, and the Minnesota Wild's assistant general manager, Chris O'Hearn, has left the organization following an investigation into verbal abuse.