Dobson was acquired from the Islanders in a sign-and-trade, so the Canadiens were able to lock him up to an eight-year deal and get a $5.5M AAV raise from his previous contract. Dobson is one of the NHL's best goal-scoring defensemen, having posted double-digit goals in four straight seasons. He ranks 14th among blueliners with 46 goals during that stretch. In Montreal, he'll have to battle with the likes of Lane Hutson for PP1 time, and his most likely path to that usage is if Montreal uses both of them on the same unit.

Dobson had a breakout 70-point campaign in 2023-24, but followed that up with just 39 points (10G / 29A) in 71 games last season. Some of that can be attributed to the Islanders' power-play dipping from 19th (20.4%) to 31st (12.6%), resulting in 12 fewer power-play assists. In Montreal, he'll be a huge minute eater, but a bounce-back fantasy season could be tougher to come by because of Lane Hutson. Obviously, they could end up together on the top PP unit, but he's now got significantly more competition for PP time, even if it wasn't always fruitful in New York.

Dobson has not played since January 20th, missing 11 consecutive games due to a lower-body injury, but will likely draw back into the Islanders' lineup on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. The 25-year-old Dobson has 24 points (6G / 18A) in 46 games this season and will likely reclaim his role on the top powerplay unit, a spot temporarily occupied by Tony DeAngelo.

Dobson exited Monday's 3-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets after 15:38 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury. The talented 25-year-old defenseman will be sidelined week-to-week but fortunately will not require surgery to address the injury. The Islanders's offense, which ranks third-worst in the league with only 124 goals through 46 games, will greatly miss the services of Dobson's 24 points (6G / 18A) from the blue line. The Islanders signed Tony DeAngelo on Friday as a potential replacement on the top powerplay unit.

Dobson exited Monday's 3-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets after 15:38 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury. The talented 25-year-old defenseman will be sidelined week-to-week but fortunately will not require surgery to address the injury. The Islanders's offense, which ranks fifth-worst in the league with only 124 goals through 46 games, will greatly miss the services of Dobson's 24 points (6G / 18A) from the blue line.

Dobson exited Monday's 3-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets after 15:38 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury and will be out of the lineup indefinitely. The Islanders's offense, which ranks fifth-worst in the league with only 124 goals through 46 games, will greatly miss the services of Dobson's 24 points (6G / 18A) from the blue line.

Dobson did not play the last three games of the season for the Islanders but was at practice on Friday, an encouraging sign that he should be ready for game one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The 24-year-old Dobson had a tremendous season for the Islanders, scoring 70 points (10G / 60A) in 79 games.

Dobson did not play the last three games of the season for the Islanders but was at practice on Friday, an encouraging sign that he could be ready for game one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The 24-year-old Dobson had a tremendous season for the Islanders, scoring 70 points (10G / 60A) in 79 games.

After not participating in practice on Monday for maintenance, Dobson will play on Tuesday. Dobson ranks seventh in the league with 25:09 average time-on-ice per game and is sixth amongst all defensemen with 21 points (5G / 16A) in 23 games, recording five (0G / 5A) in his last three alone. He is currently on pace to shatter his career-high 51-point output from the 2021-22 season.

Dobson ranks seventh in the league with 25:09 average time-on-ice per game and did not participate at the Islanders' practice on Monday for maintenance. Dobson is sixth amongst all defensemen with 21 points (5G / 16A) in 23 games, recording five (0G / 5A) in his last three alone. He is currently on pace to shatter his career-high 51-point output from the 2021-22 season.

Dobson has missed the Islanders previous four games due to a lower-body injury and will play Monday vs. Philadelphia to return to the lineup. Despite the injury, the 23-year-old is currently sixth in the NHL in goals for defensemen with 10 and also has 17 assists, 137 SOG, and a -5 plus/minus through 48 games played prior to the injury.

Dobson has missed the Islanders previous four games due to a lower-body injury and will be a game-time decision Monday vs. Philadelphia to return to the lineup. Despite the injury, the 23-year-old is currently sixth in the NHL in goals for defensemen with 10 and also has 17 assists, 137 SOG, and a -5 plus/minus through 48 games played prior to the injury.

Dobson hasn't played in the Islanders' previous two games due to a lower-body injury and will remain out until after the all-star break as he is set to miss Friday and Saturday's game as well. Dobson has been having a strong fourth season, with 10 goals, 17 assists, 137 SOG, 12 PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 48 games.

Dobson has 10 goals, 17 assists, 137 SOG, 12 PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 48 games this season but will be a game-time decision Monday as the Islanders take on Toronto. It will be the first game this season that the 23-year-old will be forced to miss.

Dobson has 10 goals, 17 assists, 137 SOG, 12 PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 48 games this season but will be a game-time decision Monday as the Islanders take on Toronto. It will be the first game this season that the 23-year-old is forced to miss if he does not suit up.

Dobson was scratched vs. the Rangers on Wednesday but is expected to be back in the lineup tonight. Dobson should play a massive role with Ryan Pulock, Adam Pelech, Zdeno Chara and Andy Greene all out.