Canadiens acquire F Brett Berard from Rangers

Field Level Media|published: 06/26/2026, 1:03pm EDT

Apr 10, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Brett Berard (65) celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders during the third period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images

The Montreal Canadiens acquired forward Brett Berard from the New York Rangers on Friday in exchange for defenseman prospect William Trudeau.

Berard, 23, was held off the scoresheet in 13 games last season and has recorded 10 points (six goals, four assists) in 48 career games with New York since being drafted in the fifth round in 2020.

Trudeau, 23, was a fourth-round pick by Montreal in 2021 and spent the past four seasons with the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League. He had 20 points (eight goals, 12 assists) in 62 games in 2025-26.

--Field Level Media