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New York Rangers Trade Idea Lands Canadiens’ $9.5 Million Goalie

Despite losing star goalie Igor Shesterkin to a pretty brutal season-ending injury, the New York Rangers have actually been a pretty surprising team in the NHL to start the new year. Looking up to the Hurricanes, the Rangers are second…

By TJ French · Heavy

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 3:44 PM

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A trade proposal suggests the New York Rangers acquire Montreal Canadiens goaltender Samuel Montembeault.
The proposed deal would serve as a short-term rental to address Igor Shesterkin's season-ending injury.
Montembeault is currently in the final year of a three-year, $9.5 million contract.

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A trade proposal from Bleacher Report writer Adam Gretz suggests the New York Rangers acquire goaltender Samuel Montembeault from the Montreal Canadiens. With star goalie Igor Shesterkin sidelined by a season-ending injury, Gretz views Montembeault as a viable short-term veteran rental option for New York.

Montembeault is in the final year of a three-year, $9.5 million contract and is currently sidelined with an injury. The proposed deal suggests Montreal could rely on young netminders Jakub Dobes and Jacob Fowler, while receiving a bottom-six forward and a prospect or draft pick from the Rangers.

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New York Rangers Trade Idea Lands Canadiens’ $9.5 Million Goalie

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