Canadians acquire defender Noah Dobson from New York Islanders

Montreal – The Director General of Montreal Canadians, Kent Hughes, announced on Friday that the team acquired the defender Noah Dobson of the New York Icelanders in exchange for two first -round choices in 2025 (16th and 17th in total) and the striker Emil Heineman. Dobson also signed an extension of a contract of $ 76 million over eight years (2025-26 to 2032-33). The agreement will pay him an average annual salary of $ 9.5 million.

Dobson appeared in 71 games with the Islanders in 2024-25, producing 10 goals and 29 assists. The defender of 6 feet 4 inches and 200 pounds also served 28 minutes of penalty in more than 23:16 of the ice per game. Dobson, from Summerside, PEI, recorded 230 points (50g, 180A) in 388 NHL games in career since its debut in 2019-20. The 25-year-old rearguard also patinated in 31 eliminatory series contests with the Islanders, recording 10 aids.

Meanwhile, Heineman has played 62 games with Canadians this season, scoring 10 goals and adding eight assists. The 23 -year -old striker also recorded a goal in five playoffs against Washington’s capital.