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Samuel Blais to be recalled on return from Western trip

The Canadiens claimed Samuel Blais in the waivers on Thursday, before sending him to the Laval Rocket a few moments later. However, Blais’ stay in Laval may be shorter than expected.

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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 ?

Mike Matheson News / Daily Faceoff / November 28

The Canadiens have their blueline locked up after Matheson extension

With a notable player being locked down for an extended period of time, the Montreal Canadiens have their D-Corps set for the future. On Friday, the Canadiens signed defenseman Mike Matheson to a five-year contract extension.

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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.

Mike Matheson News / The Hockey Writers / November 28

Canadiens Sign Matheson to Five-Year Contract Extension

The Montreal Canadiens have announced that they have signed defensemen Mike Matheson to a five-year, $30 million contract extension. The deal carries an average annual value of $6 million.

Mike Matheson News / NHL Trade Talk / November 28

Canadiens Agree to Terms on Five-Year Extension with Mike Matheson

The Montreal Canadiens signed defenseman Mike Matheson to a five-year contract extension on Friday. The deal is worth $6 million per season. Many analytics and projection accounts had him pegged at over $7 million per season on a multi-year deal.

Mike Matheson News / Daily Faceoff / November 28

Canadiens sign Mike Matheson to five-year contract extension

The Montreal Canadiens announced Friday they have signed defenseman Mike Matheson to a five-year, $30-million contract extension that will pay him an annual average value of $6 million and keep him with the club through the 2030-31 season.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28

Canadiens sign defenseman Mike Matheson to five-year extension

Another day, another high-value pending unrestricted free agent is taken off the board.

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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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 28

Samuel Blais’ return puts Florian Xhekaj’s place in the NHL in jeopardy

The Canadiens currently have four major injuries: Patrik Laine, Kaiden Guhle, Kirby Dach and Alex Newhook. No return is imminent, let’s face it. The solutions, for the time being, include recalls (Adam Engstrom, Joshua Roy, Jared Davidson and Florian Xhekaj have all had their chance) from Laval.

Alexandre Texier News / The Hockey Writers / November 28

Canadiens Add Depth, Not Elite Talent with Blais & Texier

The Montreal Canadiens just earned themselves a do-over with forward Sammy Blais, who they had lost to waivers in the lead-up to the regular season. The jury should be out as to whether or not he’ll make a difference in the end, though.

NHL News / Dose.ca / November 28

Golden Knights: the Canadiens face a club full of problems this afternoon

This afternoon, around 4 p.m. (Quebec time), the Canadiens will be in uniform against the Golden Knights. For the Canadiens, this will be an important duel.

Andrei Markov News / Dose.ca / November 28

Andrei Markov confirms: he had an offer to continue his career in Montreal

Andrei Markov has had quite a career with the Habs. Despite a few serious injuries, he left his mark and will be rightly honoured next week at the Bell Centre.

Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / November 28

Arber Xhekaj could finish the season as the Canadiens’ ninth defenseman, according to Tony Marinaro

Arber Xhekaj is not having the best season of his career. He has just one point in 20 games and a minus-4 rating. He seems to fit less and less into the team’s plans, and even with Kaiden Guhle’s injury, he has to give up his place in the line-up.

Alexandre Texier News / Dose.ca / November 28

'Everything points to Alexandre Texier making his debut tomorrow'

Alexandre Texier is set to play his first game in a Canadiens uniform on Friday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Frenchman reached an agreement with the Canadiens on Sunday, and watched Wednesday’s game from the bridge.

Samuel Blais News / Dose.ca / November 28

Samuel Blais could be recalled on return from Western trip

The Canadiens claimed Samuel Blais in the waivers on Thursday, before sending him to the Laval Rocket a few moments later. However, Blais’ stay in Laval may be shorter than expected.

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.

Joshua Roy News / The Hockey Writers / November 27

It May Be Time for the Canadiens to Move on From Joshua Roy

The Montreal Canadiens’ roster decisions have grown sharper, more urgent, and more revealing at this stage of the rebuild. Prospects are no longer evaluated in isolation; they are measured against teammates fighting for the same opportunities.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 27

Canadiens re-claim Sammy Blais off waivers from Maple Leafs

The Montreal Canadiens have re-claimed forward Sammy Blais off waivers from the Toronto Maple Leafs, The Athletic‘s Chris Johnston (among others) reported Thursday afternoon.

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