Montreal is buzzing with excitement as Noah Dobson, one of the NHL’s brightest young defensemen, officially begins a new chapter with the Canadiens.

The anticipation surrounding his arrival is palpable, with fans and analysts eager to see how his presence will reshape the team’s blue line.

Fresh off a standout season and a blockbuster trade, Dobson’s move to Montreal is more than just a roster change—it’s a statement of intent for a franchise hungry for success.

His enthusiasm for joining the Canadiens is evident, both in his public gestures and his quick embrace of the city’s hockey culture.

With his partner Alexa by his side and a new home in place, Dobson is ready to make an immediate impact both on and off the ice.

As the Canadiens prepare for the upcoming season, all eyes will be on their newest star defenseman to see if he can help lead the team to new heights.

Newly acquired player Noah Dobson sporting a Montreal Canadiens uniform.

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Defenseman Noah Dobson has officially landed in Montreal, and his partner shared a new photo to mark the occasion. Then, Dobson also made a gesture that says a lot about his arrival with the Canadiens.

Last June, GM Kent Hughes pulled off a major trade by acquiring defenseman Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders in exchange for forward Emil Heineman and two 2025 first-round picks.

While Nick Suzuki was celebrating his wedding, newlywed Noah Dobson and wife Alexa Serowik were moving in and setting up their custom made house in PEI

At just 23 years old, credit must be given to Heineman for a solid first NHL season with the Montreal organization. In 62 games, he recorded 10 goals and 18 points. In the coming years, he will gain experience, and we hope he finds great success with the Islanders.

However, Noah Dobson is a 25-year-old defenseman with tremendous talent. In 2023-24, he tallied 70 points, including 10 goals, in 79 games. Standing at 6’4″, 200 lbs, the 12th overall pick from the 2018 draft has exceptional vision and will play a key role on the Canadiens’ blue line.

The future of the defense corps has rarely looked this promising, with Dobson, Hutson, Guhle, Xhekaj, Reinbacher, and Struble supported by quality veterans like Mike Matheson and Alexandre Carrier.

Defenseman Noah Dobson Has Just Landed in Montreal With His Partner Alexa

Noah Dobson is officially in La Belle Province with his partner, Alexa Dobson. She shared the news via an Instagram story on her account.

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In case you didn’t know, it was Dobson himself who requested a trade to Montreal. To show just how excited he is to wear the team’s jersey, he recently updated his Instagram profile picture to display a Canadiens jersey with his name and number 53.

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This young man is thrilled to be coming to Montreal – and Montreal is thrilled to welcome him! What a story!