Canadiens Acquire Noah Dobson from Islanders

The Montreal Canadiens have acquired defenceman Noah Dobson from the Novel York Islanders, according to an announcement made on June 27, 2025. In exchange, the Islanders received Emil Heineman and two first-round picks in the 2025 NHL Draft. NHL.com

Noah Dobson’s Career

Noah Dobson, born January 7, 2000, is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). Wikipedia He was originally drafted by the New York Islanders in the first round, 12th in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.

Early Hockey Development

Dobson began skating at the age of four and demonstrated early promise in the sport. He was permitted by Hockey PEI to participate in organized hockey at a younger age than his peers, consistently playing with older age groups. Wikipedia In 2012, he was named the best defenceman at the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament although playing for the PEI Rocket, becoming the first Prince Edward Island-based team to win the event. Wikipedia

European Experience

Dobson spent a season with EC Red Bull Salzburg in Austria, living with former NHL player Brian Savage, whose son Redmond also played at the academy. Wikipedia

Recent Game: Canadiens vs. Islanders – February 26, 2026

On February 26, 2026, the New York Islanders defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in overtime. Wikipedia

Game Details

• Final Score: Montreal Canadiens 3 – New York Islanders 4 (OT)
• Goalscorers (Canadiens): Noah Dobson (2), Cole Caufield
• Goalscorers (Islanders): Matthew Schaefer (2), Anders Lee, Jean-Gabriel Pageau (OT)
• Assists: Lane Hutson, Alexandre Texier, Alex Newhook, Ivan Demidov, Juraj Slafkovský, Tony DeAngelo, Ilya Sorokin, Matthew Barzal, Calum Ritchie, Bo Horvat, Simon Holmström
• Referees: Luxmore, Furlatt – Barton, Faucher
• Attendance: 20962

Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored the overtime winner for the Islanders. Wikipedia