[The Athletic (paywall)] – Eastern Conference transactions review halfway through the season
January 8, 2026
[The Athletic (paywall)] – Eastern Conference transactions review halfway through the season
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excerpts from the piece about the Dobson trade from both sides:
Canadiens: “Dobson has lived up to the billing as a marquee, top-pair-caliber right-shot defenseman…Dobson’s evolution into a complete, well-rounded two-way defenseman in Montreal is notable, given that his defensive play was at times heavily criticized in New York.”
Islanders: “Heineman, who was an afterthought for many in the Dobson trade, has broken out as a complementary top-six contributor. The 24-year-old winger is second on the Isles with 13 goals and has been consistently noticeable with his speed, work rate and forechecking. He will be a fan favorite for a long time.”
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excerpts from the piece about the Dobson trade from both sides:
Canadiens: “Dobson has lived up to the billing as a marquee, top-pair-caliber right-shot defenseman…Dobson’s evolution into a complete, well-rounded two-way defenseman in Montreal is notable, given that his defensive play was at times heavily criticized in New York.”
Islanders: “Heineman, who was an afterthought for many in the Dobson trade, has broken out as a complementary top-six contributor. The 24-year-old winger is second on the Isles with 13 goals and has been consistently noticeable with his speed, work rate and forechecking. He will be a fan favorite for a long time.”