Montreal Canadiens active in trade talks for big names in NHL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 4:41 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Montreal Canadiens have traded defenceman William Trudeau to the New York Rangers for forward Brett Berard to bolster AHL depth. General manager Kent Hughes is pursuing high-impact players, having contacted multiple teams about potential trades, including the Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Islanders, and New York Rangers. The market remains competitive, posing challenges for the Canadiens as they seek to secure a top-tier player. The team is expected to continue exploring options as the NHL trade discussions evolve.
- •Canadiens trade William Trudeau to Rangers for Brett Berard.
- •Hughes pursuing trades with multiple NHL teams for top players.
- •Canadiens approached Islanders about Matthew Barzal.
- •Market dynamics complicate Canadiens' search for impactful players.
- •Berard is a restricted free agent after NHL experience.
- 4:41 PMYahoo Sports — Trade Talk: Canadiens Calling Teams About Top NHL Talent
"The Montreal Canadiens have made a trade to improve their AHL depth on Friday, sending defenceman William Trudeau to the […]
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