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Islanders Execute Sign-and-Trade Sending Noah Dobson to Canadiens

Montreal locks Dobson into a $9.5 million-AAV, eight-year deal through the sign-and-trade that nets New York two 2025 first-round picks plus Emil Heineman

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Apr 15, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (8) skates with the puck during the first period against the Washington Capitals at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Restricted free agent Noah Dobson agreed to an eight-year, $76 million extension and was traded to Montreal on June 27 under a sign-and-trade structure.
  • New York acquired the Canadiens’ 16th and 17th overall selections in the 2025 draft along with 23-year-old left winger Emil Heineman.
  • The Islanders used the first overall pick on defenseman Matthew Schaefer and now hold three first-round choices, positioning them to pursue top prospects like Long Island native James Hagens.
  • General manager Mathieu Darche cleared cap space by moving Dobson’s potential $11 million ask and reinforced a youth-driven rebuild with additional draft assets.
  • Montreal immediately slots Dobson onto its top defensive pairing as it shifts from rebuilding toward sustained playoff contention.