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Canadiens Take Calculated Risk With Mike Matheson Extension

The NHL is learning how close the Montreal Canadiens are to being a perennial Stanley Cup contender. Currently in second place in the Atlantic Division through the first quarter of the season, the Habs have a young core clearly demonstrating they have taken the next step in their championship contention window.

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Ten goals already for Emil Heineman: it took him 37 fewer games than in Montreal

The Montreal Canadiens are clearly more than satisfied with Noah Dobson’s performance since the start of the 2025-2026 campaign. The defenseman is playing excellent hockey with great consistency, which is greatly stabilizing the Habs’ defense, as well as producing offensively, as evidenced by his 16 points, including three goals, in 23 games.

Mike Matheson News / The Hockey Writers / November 29

Canadiens Keep Matheson in the Fold with Great Deal for Both Sides

The working theory is Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson still has a lot left in the tank going on Age 32. Whether or not it’s five more years’ worth is anyone’s guess at this point, but the Habs are clearly more than willing to bet he does, after extending the rearguard to a deal of that length worth an average of $6 million per season.

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Kaiden Guhle News / Last Word On Sports / November 29

Kaiden Guhle Could be Expendable for the Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens announced a key piece of business on Friday morning. They locked up veteran defenceman Mike Matheson for five more years at $6 million annually.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 29

What are the Habs defensemen worth on the market?

This is the time of year when trade speculation is rife. The Habs’ forward needs are also well documented. A few weeks ago, I myself submitted a proposal that was very unpopular with Kaiden Guhle fans.

NHL News / Dose.ca / November 29

Nordiques jersey at the Bell Centre: RBC advertising is the problem

Montreal Canadiens fans generally look forward to every game of the season, but there will always be some where they know it’s going to be quite a show.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 28

Kaiden Guhle: Mike Matheson or not, he’s not for trade

The big news of the day for the Montreal Canadiens is the contract extension for Mike Matheson. An excellent contract for both parties. He brings stability and experience to a very young team, which the Habs need and will need in the years to come.

Samuel Montembeault News / The Sick Podcast / November 28

Montembeault Makes 30 Saves As Habs Beat the Golden Knights

The Montreal Canadiens finally got a great game from goaltender Samuel Montembeault on Friday afternoon when he made 30 saves on 31 shots in the Habs’ 4-1 victory against the Vegas Golden Knights.

NHL News / Dose.ca / November 28

The habs goalies couldn’t have picked a better time to get back in shape

This afternoon, the Canadiens defeated the Golden Knights in Vegas. In the process, the club picked up its second consecutive win… and in both cases, beat a big Western team on the road.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / November 28

Samuel Montembeault shines in victory over Golden Knights

The Canadiens were back in action this afternoon. After a fine victory in Utah on Wednesday night, the Habs were in Vegas to take on the Golden Knights this afternoon.

Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / November 28

Mike Matheson’s agent admits: the number of years was more important than the money

This morning, the Canadiens settled a major issue: Mike Matheson’s contractual situation. The defenseman, who was a few months away from complete autonomy, signed a five-year contract extension to stay in town.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 28

Canadiens Shouldn’t Pursue Ryan O’Reilly in a Trade

The Montreal Canadiens have been hit hard by injuries, and whenever a team starts looking thin down the middle, trade rumours naturally begin to swirl.

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Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / November 28

Advanced stats: The 1st line was (much) more effective with Juraj Slafkovsky

Over the past few games, we’ve seen Juraj Slafkovsky play on the Canadiens’ second line with Oliver Kapanen and Ivan Demidov. And frankly, I don’t dislike Slaf’s performance.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 28

Mike Matheson signing: Kent Hughes has more flexibility to make a big trade

Lane Hutson, Kaiden Guhle, Noah Dobson and Mike Matheson. These four defensemen have something in common. Yes, they all play for the Canadiens… but there’s more to it than that too.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 28

Canadiens – Nordiques in the middle of the afternoon: the NHL screws up (again)

We’re just a few hours away from the game between the Habs and the Golden Knights in Vegas. Why a game on a Friday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. Quebec time ?

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28

Canadiens handle business with Mike Matheson extension

Canadiens handle important piece of business with Mike Matheson's long-term extension

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 28

Canadiens Should Keep Bolduc on the First Line Long Term

The Montreal Canadiens’ roster has been ravaged by injuries this season, forcing Martin St. Louis to get creative with his lines. One of the most surprising results of this shuffle has been Zachary Bolduc’s promotion to the top line with Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield.

Florian Xhekaj News / The Sick Podcast / November 27

Florian Xhekaj Bringing Much Needed Energy To Habs

It may only be 2 games into his NHL career, but Florian Xhekaj is proving to be exactly what the Montreal Canadiens need as a gritty energy guy. The younger Xhekaj seems to give everyone a jolt of energy on his line when he’s out there.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 27

Canadiens claim Sammy Blais

Sammy Blais is headed back to Montreal, as insider Elliotte Friedman has shared that the Canadiens claimed the forward this afternoon. The 29-year-old forward, signed to a one-year deal with the Habs last July, was lost on waivers to Toronto in October, before finding himself back on the wire yesterday.

Adam Engstrom News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 27

Adam Engstrom generating trade interest

In an episode of The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro from earlier this week, insider Pierre Lebrun of TSN shared that several teams have looked into Adam

Alexandre Texier News / Last Word On Sports / November 26

Alexandre Texier’s Potential Impact with the Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens acquired yet another Francophone on Sunday. However, this player hails from France, not Quebec. Montreal signed forward Alexandre Texier to a one-year deal after St.