Overview
- The Canadiens announced the one-year, two-way contracts for Davidson and McKown on Monday to cover the 2026–27 season.
- Jared Davidson is a 24-year-old fifth-round pick who played 10 NHL games in 2025–26 and scored 16 goals and 25 points in 53 AHL games last season.
- Montreal acquired Hunter McKown from the Columbus Blue Jackets in a trade that sent Luke Tuch to Columbus and then signed McKown to a one-year deal.
- Both players are expected to start the season as veteran depth for the Laval Rocket with the ability to be recalled to Montreal because of their two-way contracts.
- The signings follow the Canadiens’ deeper-than-expected 2026 playoff run and Laval’s strong AHL showing, increasing the club’s focus on reliable minor-league scoring and roster flexibility.