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On YouTubeMontreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 3
Mike Matheson returns to action this afternoon
Against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday, Mike Matheson was violently hit on the head by Brad Marchand. The defenseman missed the game against the Hurricanes and let’s just say his absence was felt, even in victory.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 2
Mike Matheson was on the ice today for optional practice
Following last night’s victory in Carolina(their first since 2016), the Canadiens held an optional practice today. And there was some good news: Mike Matheson was on the ice.
Brad Marchand reminds us that the Habs can’t afford to lose Mike Matheson
During the Canadiens’ game against the Florida Panthers on December 30, québécois Mike Matheson was hit in the face by Brad Marchand. Not only did the Canadiens defenseman not finish the game in Florida, but he was unable to play last night in Carolina.
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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 3
NHL’s ruling on Brad Marchand hit sparks online firestorm
After learning that Marchand will not be receiving any kind of hearing, the cries of injustice were even more prominent.
The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time
There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 31
Report: Panthers’ Brad Marchand to not receive suspension for hit on Canadiens’ Mike Matheson
According to a report from Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman, Florida Panthers winger Brad Marchand will not have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety for a hit he laid on Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson.
Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / December 19
Canadiens receive positive Mike Matheson injury update
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson has been dealing with an upper-body injury, and he used the team's day off to resume training.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 16
Mike Matheson out: Noah Dobson will have to step up
Mike Matheson is injured. He won’t be able to play in tonight’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers, and his absence is going to hurt. We know how important #8 is to the Canadiens, after all.
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 16
Montreal Canadiens' Mike Matheson out day-to-day
Matheson currently leads the Canadiens in average ice time per game.
NHL News / The Sick Podcast / December 16
A Tough Test Faces The Habs Tonight As They Take On The Flyers
The Montreal Canadiens (17-11-4) are hosting the Philadelphia Flyers (16-9-6) tonight at the Bell Centre. Tonight’s game will surely be a tough test for the Habs as they face a Flyers team that has been constantly surprising top teams in the league this season.
Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / December 16
Canadiens’ Mike Matheson out day-to-day, won’t play Tuesday vs. Flyers
The Montreal Canadiens have listed defenseman Mike Matheson as day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, the club announced Tuesday morning. Matheson, 31, has four goals and 16 points while averaging 24:54 of ice time in 32 games with the Canadiens this season.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 11
New defensive pairings: Mike Matheson and Noah Dobson separated tonight
For some time now, the Habs have been seriously struggling defensively. The club is giving up goals by the ton, and it’s not just the goalies who are to blame.
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 10
Canadiens promote Jacob Fowler, Owen Beck, Adam Engstrom
The Canadiens have recalled goaltender Jacob Fowler, center Owen Beck, and defenseman Adam Engstrom from AHL Laval, according to a team announcement late last night.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 2
Canadiens rumors: Defenseman drawing trade interest after Mike Matheson extension
The Montreal Canadiens recently made a splashy move on their blue line, with the Habs signing defenseman Mike Matheson to a five-year contract extension worth $30 million.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 1
New contract: Mike Matheson took less money to set an example for others
Mike Matheson has signed a contract extension that will pay him an average of $6 million per season until the summer of 2031. That’s quite a deal for the Canadiens… because the defenseman could have fetched more money elsewhere.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 4
Montreal Canadiens Displaying the Power of Team Culture in NHL’s Salary-Cap Era
In an era where rosters are shaped by cap math, winning franchises rely less on outspending and more on culture. Because teams cannot simply outspend one another, success hinges on extracting maximum competitive value from limited cap space.
Montreal Canadiens 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 / 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.
Montreal Canadiens News / Flamesnation / November 28
NHL Notebook: Canadiens extend Mike Matheson
The Montréal Canadiens have made a litany of moves. On Friday morning, the team announced that it had signed defenceman Mike Matheson to a five-year extension with an annual cap hit of $6 million.
Montreal Canadiens 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.
Montreal Canadiens 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.
Montreal Canadiens 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.
Montreal Canadiens 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.
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 20
Matheson’s Performance Is Going to Force the Canadiens’ Hand
Through the first stretch of the season, Mike Matheson has quietly become one of the most indispensable players on the Montreal Canadiens’ roster. His blend of offensive contribution, heavy minutes, and stabilizing presence on the blue line has made him a cornerstone of the team’s early success.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 23
Habs' Mike Matheson nets OT winner, extending Flames' skid
Mike Matheson scored one minute into overtime, giving the visiting Montreal Canadiens a 2-1 victory over the slumping Calgary Flames on Wednesday. Zach Bolduc also scored for the Canadiens, who have won six of their past seven games.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / July 7
Canadiens open to trading Mike Matheson to clear cap space
The Montreal Canadiens remain one of the NHL’s busiest teams as the offseason rolls on, and defenseman Mike Matheson’s future with the club is now drawing attention.
NHL News / Oilers Daily / November 29, 2024
Former Oiler says Edmonton could replace three players with one Montreal Canadiens trade target
Could the fill a role of an all-around fixer on the Oilers blueline?
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