Canadiens: Chasing Big Trade For Dobson
Canadiens: Chasing Big Trade For Dobson
As multiple outlets reported yesterday, including RG.org's Marco D'Amico and Journal de Quebec's Kevin Dube, the Montreal Canadiens are very interested in right-shot blueliner Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders, and they've even made an offer. Furthermore, according to TVA Sports' Anthony Martineau, the 25-year-old defenseman would have Montreal at the top of his list of destinations, although he has no leverage to choose where he will land.
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