The Montreal Canadiens had a bit of cap space to work with at the trade deadline. Instead of using it to add a player as many of the post-season contenders had, Kent Hughes helped out one of the playoff hopefuls, the Pittsburgh Penguins, in their acquisition of Nick Bonino from the San Jose Sharks. For doing so, the Sharks sent their 2024 fifth-round pick and the rights to defenceman Tony Sund to Montreal.
The Canadiens have acquired a 2024 5th-round pick and defenseman Tony Sund from the San Jose Sharks as part of a three-team trade.