William Trudeau Acquired by Rangers in Trade

Defenseman William Trudeau has been acquired by the New York Rangers in a trade with the Montreal Canadiens, announced on June 26, 2026. The deal, which involved sending forward Brett Berard to Montreal, brings the defenseman into the Rangers' defensive corps as the team begins its offseason personnel adjustments. Trudeau's arrival is a key component of the Rangers' strategy to bolster their blue line for the future, following the team's initial offseason moves.