The Canadiens appear to be set on the blue line for years to come with Dobson joining Lane Hutson, Kaiden Guhle and David Reinbacher.

The Montreal Canadiens have been marinating in a rebuild for some time. Last season's surprise playoff appearance notwithstanding, they still sit in the bottom tier of the NHL. With some of their younger players integrated into the league,

The New York Islanders are seriously considering trading top defenseman Noah Dobson -- and it could happen as soon as Friday.