Brett Berard - NHL News & Rumors

Agrees to one-year deal Berard signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Canadiens on Thursday.

Impact Berard had six goals, 22 points and 53 PIM in 41 regular-season appearances with AHL Hartford in 2025-26. He also logged 13 games with the Rangers last season, recording no points, six PIM and 17 hits. Montreal acquired Berard from the Rangers on June 26 in exchange for William Trudeau. The 23-year-old Berard is likely to open the season in the minors.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

One-year contract for Brett Berard | Montréal Canadiens The 23-year-old played 13 games with the Rangers last season

JULY 9 • NHL.COM

Blues get Brandon Carlo; Hurricanes trade for John Carlson's rights at NHL draft

The remaking of the St. Louis Blues and the Toronto Maple Leafs took another step forward with a trade between them

JUNE 27 • Associated Press

Canadiens acquire forward Brett Berard from the New York Rangers | Montréal Canadiens The Rangers receive defenseman William Trudeau in return

JUNE 26 • NHL.COM

Rangers trade Brett Berard to Canadiens in draft day prospect swap A fifth-round pick in 2020 (134th overall) under the Jeff Gorton regime, Berard didn’t do much with his opportunities this past season.

JUNE 26 • NYPOST.COM

Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev from Vegas, Boston gets JJ Peterka from Utah at the NHL draft

The New York Rangers are trying to supercharge their retooling effort by acquiring winger Pavel Dorofeyev's rights from Vegas for the Nos

JUNE 26 • Associated Press

Traded to Habs Berard was traded to the Canadiens from the Rangers on Friday in exchange for William Trudeau, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

Impact Berard was limited to just 13 NHL games with the Rangers last year, failing to produce a point while generating 10 shots, 17 hits and nine blocks. With the move to Montreal, the 23-year-old winger will at least get a chance at securing a spot in the Opening Night roster during training camp, though he is far from a lock to avoid spending time in the minors.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers' Brett Berard could become trade chip as prospect looks for fresh start after rough season The disappointment certainly impacted Berard, who went without a goal through his first 14 games of the season with the Wolf Pack.

JUNE 24 • NYPOST.COM

Sent back down Berard was reassigned to AHL Hartford on Tuesday.

Impact Berard was a healthy scratch Tuesday after getting called up earlier in the day. The 23-year-old will head to Hartford for now, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see him back with the big club before the end of the campaign.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors Berard was promoted from AHL Hartford on Tuesday.

Impact Berard will change places with Brendan Brisson, who was sent down in a corresponding move. In his previous 13 NHL appearances, the 23-year-old Berard failed to write his name on the scoresheet, notching 17 hits, 10 shots and nine blocks.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Hartford Berard was assigned to AHL Hartford on Thursday.

Impact Berard was called up for the final week of the Olympic break, and he'll return to the minors ahead of the Rangers' game against Philadelphia on Thursday. Over 34 appearances with Hartford this year, he's recorded six goals, 12 goals and 42 PIM.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted from Hartford Berard was recalled from AHL Hartford on Tuesday.

Impact Berard will join rejoin the Rangers after being sent to Hartford on Jan. 31. The Rhode Island native has not produced a point over 13 appearances with the big club this season. Berard has notched six goals, 18 points, 42 PIM and a minus-13 rating across 34 appearances with the Wolf Pack in 2025-26.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors Berard was reassigned to AHL Hartford on Saturday.

Impact Vincent Iorio was claimed off waivers from San Jose in a corresponding move. Berard has no points, six PIM, 10 shots, 17 hits and nine blocks in 13 appearances with the Rangers in 2025-26.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

NYR vs NYI: Brett Berard Pregame Media Availability | Jan. 29, 2026

JANUARY 29 • YOUTUBE

Called up Thursday Berard was recalled from AHL Hartford on Thursday.

Impact Berard spent some time with the Rangers earlier this season, and he recorded no points, 15 hits, nine blocked shots and six PIM while averaging 10:42 of ice time over 12 appearances with the NHL club. He was sent to the minors in early January but will provide additional depth for the Blueshirts ahead of the Olympic break.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up three more points Berard scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Hartford's 4-3 win over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.

Impact Berard has four goals and three assists during his four-game point streak, which is turning things around for him at the AHL level. He's added 20 shots in that span. The 23-year-old forward is up to six goals, 16 points and a minus-13 rating over 25 appearances for the Wolf Pack this season.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Pots pair of goals Berard scored twice in AHL Hartford's 3-2 overtime win over Hershey on Wednesday.

Impact Berard has three goals and one assist over four outings since his most recent demotion from the NHL. That's a good stretch for the 23-year-old, who still has a modest 13 points with a minus-13 rating over 24 AHL appearances this season. He's been shuffled between leagues a few times, so a strong run of play with Hartford could get him back to Broadway.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to minors Berard was assigned to AHL Hartford on Tuesday.

Impact Berard hasn't earned a point in 12 NHL outings this season while posting 10 shots on goal, nine blocked shots and 15 hits. He has notched two goals and seven assists in 20 minor-league appearances during the 2025-26 campaign.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Berard was summoned from AHL Hartford on Thursday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Rangers are hurting up front, placing Conor Sheary on long-term injured reserve with a lower-body injury. Berard has yet to pick up a point in 11 NHL games this season.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to AHL affiliate Berard was assigned to AHL Hartford on Sunday.

Impact Berard hasn't picked up a point in 11 NHL appearances this season while registering 10 shots on net, nine blocked shots and 15 hits. He has two goals and nine points in 19 AHL outings during the 2025-26 campaign.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Berard was recalled from AHL Hartford on Monday.

Impact Berard has made 11 appearances with the Rangers this year, and he's been held without a point and has recorded 15 hits, nine blocked shots and six PIM while averaging 10:59 of ice time. He'll rejoin the NHL club ahead of the holiday break after J.T. Miller (upper body) was placed on injured reserve.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down by Rangers Berard was assigned to AHL Hartford on Wednesday.

Impact Berard was recalled by the Rangers in late November, and he saw consistent time in the lineup during his time with the NHL club. He appeared in 11 games and was held without a point while logging 15 hits, nine blocked shots and six PIM. The 23-year-old should have ample opportunities to contribute for Hartford, while Brennan Othmann and Gabe Perreault were called up Wednesday.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Lafreniere scores go-ahead goal and Rangers snap 4-game skid with 3-2 win over Blues

Alexis Lafreniere scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and Igor Shesterkin made 19 saves as the New York Rangers snapped a four-game skid with a 3-2 win over the St....

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

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NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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