Friday’s massive trade made that perfectly clear, as they dealt away the Nos. 16 and 17 picks and Heineman, a 23-year-old winger, for Dobson, a high-octane 25-year-old defenseman. Whether Calder Trophy winner Lane Hutson moves back to his natural left side and pairs with Dobson or forms a pick-your-poison 1-2 punch on separate pairings,

The Canadiens returned to the playoffs in 2024-25, and made a blockbuster trade for Noah Dobson. Here's who they need to move now.