The Montreal Canadiens have just pulled off one of the most talked-about moves of the offseason, sending shockwaves through the hockey world and igniting a flurry of speculation among fans and insiders alike.

Montreal’s front office, led by Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton, made headlines with their blockbuster trade for Noah Dobson, a rising star defenseman previously with the New York Islanders.

But behind the scenes, there’s an unexpected twist that few saw coming—a personal connection that could completely change the dynamic in the locker room and on the ice.

Journalist Arpon Basu has unearthed a detail that adds an intriguing layer to this acquisition, one that could have major implications for the team’s chemistry and performance.

While the trade itself is enough to get fans buzzing, it’s what happened years before between Dobson and Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki that has everyone talking.

As the Canadiens gear up for a new season filled with hope and anticipation, this hidden link between two of their brightest young talents might just be the secret ingredient for a playoff breakthrough.

What exactly is this connection, and how could it impact the Canadiens’ future? The answer lies in a story that’s only now coming to light.

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Journalist Arpon Basu made an interesting revelation regarding captain Nick Suzuki and a summer acquisition by the Montreal Canadiens.

According to Basu, Noah Dobson and Nick Suzuki were indeed roommates during Team Canada’s World Junior training camp in 2019.

They stayed in touch afterward, so the two players already knew each other very well, and this was even the case before the trade between the Canadiens and the Islanders was announced.

Nick Suzuki and Noah Dobson Were Already Roommates

An interesting fact.

“According to the Athletic’s Arpon Basu, Nick Suzuki & Noah Dobson were roommates during training camp with Team Canada for the 2019 World Juniors.”

– HabsOnReddit

All the details are in his full article, but it helps us better understand the following statement.

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“It’s exciting,” Suzuki said. “We’ve been trading guys away for a long time, so now that we’re adding guys – really good NHL players – to the team, it’s exciting for everyone. Talking to Dobber and Bolduc coming in, they’re really excited to join the group. It’s an exciting time for the Canadiens, the players and the fans can all see that. Now I’m just excited to get the season going.” – Nick Suzuki

We are very eager to see what these two will be able to accomplish on the ice to lead the Canadiens toward a strong playoff run.

Let’s not forget, of course, that Dobson was acquired by Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton last June, on draft day, in exchange for young forward Emil Heineman as well as two 2025 first-round picks.

It will certainly be an added benefit for Dobson to already know some players in the Canadiens locker room, including Kaiden Guhle, who could very well be his defense partner.