Source Reveals the Exact Cost for the Canadiens to Acquire Noah Dobson
In recent days, a statement by Simon Boisvert has sparked a lot of discussion in Montreal. He suggested that the Canadiens could acquire star defenseman Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders via an offer sheet.
This would obviously be a major move for Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton and a huge addition to Martin St-Louis' defensive squad. It was discussed on the Processus podcast yesterday.
However, the Habs might not have to wait to acquire Dobson.
Instead of paying the two first-round picks, the second-round pick, and the third-round pick required in this case for an offer sheet, the Canadiens' general manager could simply try for a trade.
Development on a trade involving Noah Dobson
According to RG.org sources, Dobson is officially available for a trade, and they are even revealing the asking price.
He is available for a trade, and he is a piece the team is willing to part with in order to acquire the goal-scoring presence they have been searching for over the past three seasons.»
- Via RG
It would therefore clearly cost a Cole Caufield to acquire Noah Dobson.
In the "goal scorer" category, the Canadiens also have Patrik Laine, but it seems that Kent Hughes would have to add quite a bit more to make a trade involving Laine and Dobson happen.
Dobson, 25 years old, 6 feet 4 inches tall, and 200 pounds, is a right-handed defenseman who has accumulated 24 points in 46 games this season after recording 70 points in 79 games last season.
He is earning $4 million this season but will be a restricted free agent (RFA) this summer.
A situation to watch!
