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Montreal Canadiens acquire defenceman Noah Dobson from New York Islanders
MONTREAL - Noah Dobson says it’s a dream come true to join the Montreal Canadiens. The Canadiens acquired the offensive defenceman from the New York Islanders and signed him to an eight-year, US$76-million contract extension Friday.
P.E.I.’s Noah Dobson says it’s an honour and privilege to play for Montreal Canadiens
The Canadiens acquired the 25-year-old defenceman from the New York Islanders on June 27 for forward Emil Heineman and two first-round draft picks – Nos. 16 and 17. The Canadiens signed Dobson, a restricted free agent, to an eight-year contract with an annual average value of $9.5 million.
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Canadiens newcomer Noah Dobson will wear No. 53 in tribute to late grandfatherDefenceman’s maternal patriarch, David LeBlanc, died at age 53 in 2004, seven years after a multiple sclerosis diagnosis.
The Canadiens picked up Noah Dobson in a trade with the Islanders, which the defenseman spoke about on draft night.
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