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On YouTubeMontreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / January 14
Canadiens Lock Up Star Forward After Impressive Start
The Montreal Canadiens rewarded Alexandre Texier's remarkable turnaround by signing the French forward to a two-year contract extension worth $5 million.
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Alexandre Texier News / Daily Faceoff / January 14
Canadiens sign Alexandre Texier to two-year extension
The Montreal Canadiens have locked in an a key depth forward. The team announced on Wednesday that they have signed forward Alexandre Texier to a two-year contract extension that will carry an average annual value of $2.5 million while running through the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons.
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Alexandre Texier News / Last Word On Sports / January 14
Montreal Canadiens Ink Forward to a Contract Extension
The Montreal Canadiens have announced that they have come to terms on a contract extension with forward Alexandre Texier. The recently acquired forward inked a new two-year, $5 million deal to stay with the Canadiens.
Alexandre Texier News / Field Level Media / January 14
Canadiens F Alexandre Texier earns 2-year extension
Montreal Canadiens forward Alexandre Texier agreed to a two-year, $5 million contract extension on Wednesday. The deal represents an upgrade for Texier, who signed with the Canadiens on a one-year, $1 million contract on Nov.
Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / January 14
'I expect Samuel Montembeault to be traded.'
The ménage à trois is becoming increasingly complicated. Jakub Dobes is winning his games (although not always spectacularly), Jacob Fowler is performing well and inspiring confidence… and meanwhile, we’re starting to see the Samuel Montembeault of the good old days.
Alexandre Texier News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 14
Canadiens Sign Alexandre Texier To Two-Year Extension
According to his agent, Dan Milstein, Alexandre Texier has signed a two-year, $5MM ($2.5MM AAV) extension with the Montreal Canadiens. Texier originally joined the Canadiens on a one-year, $1MM contract in November after his previous contract with the St.
Washington: the Canadiens lost because their players cheated
Forget the empty platitudes of your uncles, who constantly paraphrase Michel Bergeron, the late Guy Lafleur(whose ashes, by the way, were bizarrely scattered over the city of Thurso, but that’s another subject) and Claude Quenneville: when you’re leading 2-0 early in the third, you can’t lose the game.
Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / January 14
Nick Suzuki isn’t scoring enough
Nick Suzuki is having a strange season, when you think about it. His 50 points in 47 games make him a top-notch player – and it’s a good thing he’s here.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / January 14
Canadiens Lose In OT To The Caps After Blowing 2-Goal Lead In The 3rd Period
The Montreal Canadiens started Tuesday’s game with two solid periods where they had a 2-0 lead, but they blew it during the 3rd period before losing 3-2 in overtime to the Washington Capitals.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 14
3 Canadiens’ Prospects Off to a Solid Start in 2026
The Montreal Canadiens’ rebuild has been built as much on patience as it has on smart drafting, and early in 2026, that approach is paying dividends across multiple levels.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 14
If the Canadiens had a real powerplay, they would have won in regulation
The Canadiens have just finished a stretch of five games in seven nights with seven points out of a possible ten. Looking at the big picture , that’s excellent.
Oliver Kapanen News / Dose.ca / January 14
Oliver Kapanen: between $5 million and $7 million per year on his next contract, according to Pierre McGuire
Oliver Kapanen is really enjoying his rookie season with the Habs. The Finn, who found himself at the center of the second line somewhat by default, leads all NHL rookies with his 16 goals this season.
Kaiden Guhle News / Dose.ca / January 14
Kaiden Guhle will not play tonight
Bad news for the Canadiens. Kaiden Guhle, who has played two games since his return to action, won’t be in the lineup tonight in Washington. The defenseman was not on the ice for the warm-up period.
Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / January 14
Demidov’s new contract: 'I think he’ll take less to stay in Montreal for a long time.'
As of July 1, Ivan Demidov will be eligible to sign a contract extension with the Canadiens. Will it happen on July 1… or will the Habs prefer to wait a while, as they did with Lane Hutson a few months ago?
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 13
Jacob Fowler and Jakub Dobes in Laval for the Olympic break: Stéphane Leroux’s (logical) idea
The idea of Jakub Dobes being traded to the AHL is starting to gain ground. He wasn’t amazing in net last night against the Vancouver Canucks, and without saying that he had a bad night on the job, it’s fair to say that his performance wasn’t very encouraging.
Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / January 13
Lane Hutson ranked 14th among the best U23 players: Corey Pronman is at it again
Lane Hutson is one of the best offensive defensemen in the National League. No doubt about it. In fact, there’s… No doubt here unless your name is Corey Pronman.
Michael Hage News / Daily Faceoff / January 13
What top Canadiens prospect Michael Hage needs to improve to get to the NHL
For as good as Michael Hage has been this season, there might be some things he needs to work on in order to reach the next level. The Montreal Canadiens prospect has had a fruitful start to the 2025-26 season.
Juraj Slafkovsky News / NHL Trade Talk / January 13
Juraj Slafkovsky Is Proving Why He Was Taken First Overall
It was quite the surprise back in July 2022 when the Montreal Canadiens stepped onto the stage at the Bell Centre and announced they were selecting Juraj Slafkovsky with the first overall pick in the draft.
Blake Coleman News / The Hockey Writers / January 13
Canadiens Should Pursue Blake Coleman in a Trade
As the Montreal Canadiens continue to hover around the playoff picture, it’s no surprise to see general manager Kent Hughes linked to experienced, battle-tested forwards.
Alexandre Carrier News / The Hockey Writers / January 12
Canadiens’ Carrier Scores 100th Point in Multi-Goal Win over Canucks
Other Montreal Canadiens technically had a larger impact on the scoresheet against the Vancouver Canucks on Monday night at the Bell Centre. However, defenseman Alexandre Carrier arguably had the biggest impact on the outcome of the game, in scoring two critical goals, including his 100th career point, as the Habs came away with a 6-3 win.
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 12
Quick third-period flurry sends Canadiens past Canucks
Mike Matheson and Juraj Slafkovsky scored goals 38 seconds apart to break a third-period tie and send the host Montreal Canadiens to a 6-3 victory over the slumping Vancouver Canucks on Monday.
Oliver Kapanen News / NHL Trade Talk / January 11
Why Isn’t Oliver Kapanen Getting More Love in the Calder Trophy Race?
There’s something about rookies in Montreal. If they arrive with fireworks, billboards, and a pre-written legend, we notice. If they arrive quietly, do the work, and stack results without much noise, we tend to look past them.
Kaiden Guhle News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 10
Canadiens To Activate Kaiden Guhle Off LTIR
The Canadiens will welcome back a key part of their back end tonight against Detroit. The team announced that defenseman Kaiden Guhle will return to the lineup, meaning he will be activated off long-term injured reserve.
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 8
Montreal Canadiens reassign Adam Engstrom as Kaiden Guhle nears return
The Montreal Canadiens announced that defenseman Adam Engström has been reassigned to the team’s AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket.
Michael Hage News / Yardbarker / January 4
Canadiens draft pick Michael Hage faces tempered expectations
The 2024 first-round pick (21st overall) is showing good progress in his second year in the NCAA at Michigan, with 10 goals and 28 points after 20 games.
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