Habs Daily: Dobson Trade Coverage, Kyrou Interest, Dort

Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Friday.

Montreal Canadiens News

The Montreal Canadiens stole the show on draft day by acquiring talented defenceman Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders. The trade cost the Habs both their first-round picks (16th, 17th overall) and forward Emil Heineman. [BLOCKBUSTER NHL TRADE: The Canadiens Acquire Dobson]

On top of trading for a top-pairing defenceman, general manager Kent Hughes avoided losing any of his top prospects in the deal. There’s no doubt they paid a (relatively) steep price, but the trade should ensure a continued upward trajectory for the Habs. [Instant Analysis: Dobson Trade Smart Business By Canadiens]

Dobson immediately signed an eight-year contract extension worth $9.5 million per season, making him a core member of the Canadiens. The trade might also lead to a few other deals should the Habs require additional cap space. [Potential Canadiens Trades Following Dobson Blockbuster]

The Canadiens are reportedly still interested in adding Jordan Kyrou to the mix, though the Blues don’t seem to be in a rush to move the 30-goal scorer. [Latest Canadiens Trade Rumours: Dobson And Kyrou]

Canadiens still kicking tires on Jordan Kyrou. https://t.co/si6Zc5xehc

— Marco D’Amico (@mndamico) June 27, 2025

NBA champion Luguentz Dort was set to make one of Montreal’s picks in the first round, but the trade led to a different assignment.

Lugentz Dort 🏆🎤 pic.twitter.com/lhQLdgFbkN

— TVA Sports (@TVASports) June 28, 2025

Don’t forget, the Habs still have 10 draft picks heading into Day 2 of the NHL Entry Draft: 41st overall (via Pittsburgh), 49th overall, 79th overall (via Vancouver), 81st overall, 82nd overall (via New Jersey), 108th overall (via Detroit), 113th overall, 145th overall, 177th overall, and 209th overall.

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The worst-kept and most exciting secret for the New York Islanders is now official. The Isles selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. [NY Islanders]

The Boston Bruins selected forward James Hagens with the seventh overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday night. [Boston Bruins]

The Avalanche traded centre Charlie Coyle and winger Miles Wood to the Columbus Blue Jackets in a cap-clearing move on Friday. In return, they received a 2027 second-round draft pick, a 2025 third-round draft pick (77th overall), and prospect Gavin Brindley.[Colorado Avalanche]