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Preview of the Montreal Canadiens vs Seattle Kraken game on October 28, 2025, with injury notes and projected lineups.
Islanders defender Alexander Romanov is out five to six months following shoulder surgery, impacting the team’s defensive depth and playoff plans.
With a thin free agent class and rising cap, NHL teams are turning to trades ahead of the 2026 offseason and July 1.
Montreal Canadiens acquire Noah Dobson to solidify the top-pair right-shot defense and accelerate their competitive timeline.
Montreal Canadiens land Noah Dobson on an eight-year deal, reshaping the defense and accelerating their contention window with a prime, mobile top-pair alongside Mike Matheson.
Montreal Canadiens land a marquee top-pair defenseman in Noah Dobson, signaling a shift from rebuild to contender with an eight-year, $76M extension and immediate on-ice impact.