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Rangers, Canadiens agree to rare trade, flip Brett Berard for William Trudeau

The New York Rangers traded forward Brett Berard to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for defenseman William Trudeau. The prospect swap occurred on Friday ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft. This deal represents the first trade between Rangers president Chris Drury and Canadiens president Jeff Gorton.

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The Rangers and Canadiens completed a player exchange involving Brett Berard and William Trudeau.

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  1. Rangers Trade Brett Berard to Canadiens for William Trudeau

    The New York Rangers traded forward Brett Berard to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for defenseman William Trudeau. The prospect swap occurred on Friday ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft. This deal represents the first trade between Rangers president Chris Drury and Canadiens president Jeff Gorton.

    What's confirmed:

    • The New York Rangers acquired defenseman William Trudeau from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for forward Brett Berard.
    • William Trudeau is 23 years old and played 62 games for the AHL Laval Rocket during the 2025-26 season.
    • Brett Berard is a 23-year-old winger who was selected by the Rangers in the fifth round of the 2020 NHL draft.
    • Berard recorded 10 points in 48 career NHL games with the Rangers.
    • The trade was the first between Rangers president Chris Drury and Canadiens president Jeff Gorton.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Trade rumors have circulated regarding Mason McTavish.
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