In a move that’s sure to excite fans and shake up the Montreal Canadiens’ defensive depth chart, general manager Kent Hughes has made a decisive late-breaking announcement. The Habs have officially secured the services of promising 22-year-old defenseman William Trudeau, a homegrown talent from Varennes, Quebec, who continues to turn heads with his steady development and underrated impact on the ice.

Trudeau’s journey through the organization has been marked by quiet consistency and relentless work ethic, earning him respect from coaches and teammates alike. Standing at 6-foot-1 and weighing 205 pounds, he brings both size and skill to the blue line, attributes that have helped him thrive with the Laval Rocket over the past season.

His ability to log heavy minutes, contribute at both ends of the rink, and maintain an impressive plus-minus rating has not gone unnoticed.

With this new contract, the Canadiens are signaling their belief in Trudeau’s potential to play a bigger role in the near future. As the competition for roster spots heats up—especially on the crowded left side—Trudeau’s versatility and determination could be key assets. Fans will be watching closely as he heads into the next training camp, eager to see what the future holds.

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We have a last-minute announcement from Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens.

The 22-year-old defenseman William Trudeau, a native of Varennes, Quebec, has just signed a new contract with the Habs!

This is excellent news, as he’s one of the organization’s solid and underrated young players.

Signing Alert: Defenseman William Trudeau Signed by Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens

We’re talking about another left-handed defenseman here, which adds to the growing logjam on the left side of the Canadiens’ defensive group.

“Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes announced on Thursday that the team has agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with defenseman William Trudeau.”

– Montreal Canadiens

We love it!

This season with the Laval Rocket, the 6-foot-1, 205-pound defenseman recorded 19 points in 68 games, but he continues to be a strong all-around blueliner, as shown by his heavy minutes and impressive +14 rating.

A fourth-round pick of the Montreal Canadiens in 2021 – 113th overall – Trudeau is steadily asserting himself as a potential future NHLer.

He’s certainly among those who could help fill the void left by Logan Mailloux in the organization, even if they play on opposite sides, as Trudeau has the versatility to contribute on the right side.

We can’t wait to see him again at the next Montreal Canadiens training camp!