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Rangers Acquire William Trudeau in Exchange for Brett Berard

The New York Rangers traded forward Brett Berard to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for defenseman William Trudeau. The swap occurred on Friday before the 2026 NHL Draft. General Manager Chris Drury announced the move to bring the 23-year-old Trudeau to New York.

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The Rangers and Canadiens completed a prospect trade involving Brett Berard and William Trudeau.

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  1. Rangers Acquire William Trudeau From Canadiens for Brett Berard

    The New York Rangers traded forward Brett Berard to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for defenseman William Trudeau. The swap occurred on Friday before the 2026 NHL Draft. General Manager Chris Drury announced the move to bring the 23-year-old Trudeau to New York.

    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.
    • Trudeau played 62 games for the AHL Laval Rocket during the 2025-26 season.
    • Trudeau recorded eight goals and 12 assists for 20 points with the Laval Rocket in 2025-26.
    • Brett Berard is 23 years old and was a fifth-round pick for the Rangers in the 2020 NHL draft.
    • The trade took place on Friday before the 2026 NHL Draft.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Trade rumors are swirling around Mason McTavish.
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