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Since joining the Montreal Canadiens, Mike Matheson has been a reliable presence on the Habs' defensive corps, both offensively and defensively. He's had his ups and downs, but for the past two seasons, he's masterfully stabilized the Habs' top six, logging a lot of strong minutes per game.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 11

Practice: Kirby Dach is no longer on the second line | Mike Matheson is out

Yesterday, the Canadiens announced their lineups for today’s intra-squad game. We've said it before and we'll say it again: take it with a grain of salt.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 1

Canadiens’ Veteran Mike Matheson Embraces Evolving Role

Watching Mike Matheson in public appearances, in warmups, even during the games, you immediately sense the calm and quiet poise of a man who understands exactly where he sits in the universe.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 25

Mike Matheson and his expansion draft clause

The topic has been gaining popularity lately, but expansion is on the horizon in the NHL. Naturally, expansion also means an expansion draft, as we've seen twice in the last 10 years with the Golden Knights and the Kraken.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 18

Revisiting the Canadiens’ Trade for Mike Matheson

When Kent Hughes took over as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, one of his first objectives was to reshape an aging roster while adding players who fit the team’s long-term vision.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / May 26

Canadiens Quick Hits: Hutson, Matheson & Dobes

The Montreal Canadiens are now down 2-1 in the Eastern Conference Final after a tough 3-2 overtime loss Monday night to the Carolina Hurricanes. And honestly, the score almost flatters Montreal a little.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 9

Scrum: Mike Matheson shielded Zach Benson (who is already the enemy in Montreal)

Last night, the Habs defeated the Sabres 5-1. The Montreal team was much more opportunistic than in the first game and punished their opponents with a convincing victory.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 12

Matheson Adds to Surprising Honours with Jacques Beauchamp-Molson Trophy

If not Mike Matheson, than who? That’s how the media must have approached voting for the Montreal Canadiens’ Jacques Beauchamp-Molson Trophy, which Matheson officially claimed this weekend, capping off an honour-filled past few days for the defenseman, during which he was also named the team’s nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.

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.

Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky moves up NHL's all-time wins list

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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.

Penguins' Sidney Crosby could make history vs. Canadiens

Key stat shows the Canadiens have a serious team problem

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

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.

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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.

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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 business with Mike Matheson extension

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.

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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 / The Sick Podcast / July 14, 2025

Should the Canadiens Trade Mike Matheson While His Value Is High?

As the 2025–26 NHL season approaches, the Montreal Canadiens face a pivotal decision regarding veteran defenseman Mike Matheson. With one year remaining on his contract and a $4.875 million cap hit, Matheson holds considerable value both on the ice and as a trade asset.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / July 7, 2025

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.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 30, 2025

Mike Matheson gives Canadiens a great trade chip

The Montreal Canadiens came out of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft with a handful of prospects, but also with the biggest splash of the weekend, acquiring Noah Dobson for their two first-round picks and Emil Heineman.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 6, 2025

Canadiens’ Mike Matheson joins Canada for 2025 World Championship

Hockey Canada has announced that Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson has joined the team ahead of the 2025 IIHF World Hockey Championship in Sweden and Denmark.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / January 19, 2025

Renaud Lavoie Drops a Major Scoop Involving Mike Matheson, Two Players Named

TVA Sports journalist, Renaud Lavoie, had an interesting scoop to share involving the Montreal Canadiens' defenseman, Mike Matheson. During last night's

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / December 12, 2024

We Just Learned About the Two Assets the Canadiens Would Receive in a Trade Involving Mike Matheson

As the NHL trade deadline approaches, we can expect to see the names of some Montreal Canadiens players surface in rumors. Mike Matheson is one of those names likely to draw interest elsewhere in the NHL (and someone Kent Hughes could consider trading).

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / December 3, 2024

Mike Matheson Trade Rumors Intensify: Canadiens' Defenseman Ranked 9th Most Likely to Move

His name has been circulating a lot, especially in the past few days and particularly after a few tough games he's had recently, but this has been confirmed by Frank Seravalli.