The Montreal Canadiens have taken Brett Berard from the new York Rangers. In exchange, the Rangers receive defenseman William Trudeau. The swap was reported by Sportsnet.ca, NHL.com and The New York Times on Friday, June 26, 2026. It is one straight player‑for‑player deal. No draft picks or extra players were mentioned.
Berard joins a Canadiens forward group that needs more depth. Trudeau heads to New York as one defensive prospect. Both clubs stated the trade fits their needs. Both clubs say yes. The news indicated up in several trend‑related reports on Friday.