Canadiens & Oilers Complete 1-for-1 Trade

The Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers completed a trade on Friday afternoon, but it's understandable that this one fell through the cracks of the media's attention with the headline-grabbing move of New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba.

The Habs sent former first-round pick Jacob Perreault to the Oilers for defenseman Noel Hoefenmayer.

Trade: #GoHabsGo have traded F Jacob Perreault to the #LetsGoOilers in exchange for D Noel Hoefenmayer
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) December 6, 2024

Perrault was a first-round selection (27th overall) by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2020 NHL Draft, and is a Montreal native. He's played just one NHL game for the Ducks (back in the 2021-22 season), and came to the Montreal organization in 2023. He has spent most of his time in the AHL, though this season has also split time in the ECHL. His father, Yanic Perrault, played 859 NHL games over 14 seasons.

Hoefenmayer, a Toronto native, was a 4th-round pick in 2017. He was a top-scoring D-man for the Ottawa 67s in junior hockey. According to a 67s reporter, this should be a happy day for the Hoefenmayer family — at least his father, who was obviously a huge Habs fan.

Former 67’s star defenceman Noel Hoefenmayer traded to the Montreal Canadiens.

This Noel’s dad’s bathroom when he was growing up.

Should be a happy family today! https://t.co/bOhFABPvIN pic.twitter.com/niioBa5asa
— Kenny Walls (@LongBallsWalls) December 6, 2024