The Montreal Canadiens have been marinating in a rebuild for some time. Last season's surprise playoff appearance notwithstanding, they still sit in the bottom tier of the NHL. With some of their younger players integrated into the league,

The Islanders and Alexander Romanov agreed to an eight-year contract worth $6.25 million per year, per reports.

The Montreal Canadiens took a big step forward in 2024-25, and they're looking for more progress after acquiring star defenseman Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.