By Daniel Feuerstein | New York, NY | June 26th, 2026
The first offseason trade between the New York Rangers and the Montreal Canadiens, as the Broadway Blueshirts have traded Forward Brett Berard and, in return, have acquired Defenseman William Trudeau. The trade was announced by President and General Manager of the Rangers Chris Drury.
Trudeau, in the 2025-26 season, played in 62 games for the Canadiens’ AHL affiliate, Laval Rocket. Scoring eight goals and earned 12 assists for 20 points. He was ranked third in goals and fourth in assists and points among all Rocket defensemen on the team. In four seasons, he has accumulated 260 games, scoring 28 goals and 62 assists for 90 points. Played in 15 postseason games with three assists.
The New York Rangers make their first trade in the offseason, sending Brett Berard to Montreal and bringing in William Trudeau.
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