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On YouTubeMike Matheson News / The Hockey Writers / November 29
How Mike Matheson’s Contract Extension Will Impact the Canadiens Long-Term
The Montreal Canadiens made a clear statement about the future of their defense when they locked up Mike Matheson to a new extension. This isn’t just about rewarding a player who is performing at a high level today, although he certainly is.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 29
Team grade at the end of the season: The Athletic gives the Habs a B-
The Montreal Canadiens started the season on a high with several big wins. After that, a five-game losing streak set in, and fans didn’t know what to make of their club, especially the goalies.
The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz
How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
Adam Engstrom News / The Hockey Writers / November 29
Canadiens Calling up Engstrom Could Mean Trade Is Imminent
When the Montreal Canadiens set off for their midwestern road trip, they recalled an extra defenceman from the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League (AHL).
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.
Emil Heineman News / Dose.ca / November 29
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28
Canadiens handle important piece of business with Mike Matheson's long-term extension
Another day, another high-value pending unrestricted free agent is taken off the board.
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.
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