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NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 12
Can the Avalanche and Martin Necas find a number?
Richard Labbe of LA Press: Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson is entering the final year of his contract at a $4.8 million cap hit. The 31-year-old isn’t looking to move.
Mike Matheson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 11
Mike Matheson wants to re-sign with Canadiens, says agent
Mike Matheson has been a staple on the Montreal Canadiens’ blue line since being traded from the Pittsburgh Penguins in the summer of 2022. The 31-year-old posted a career-high of 62 points over a full 82-game slate in 2023-24, and he’s been on the top pairing for his entire tenure.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 4
Mike Matheson’s next contract: '$6.5M is the base'
In a year’s time, next July, three Canadiens defensemen will need new contracts: Mike Matheson, Lane Hutson and Arber Xhekaj. Xhekaj, who will be a restricted free agent, shouldn’t be too hard to deal with in terms of salary.
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / August 27
Canadiens Expected to Move On From $39M Veteran Defenseman
The Montreal Canadiens may be preparing for a roster shakeup on the blue line, with veteran Mike Matheson potentially on his way out after this season.
Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals
Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 26
3 Canadiens’ Players Motivated for 2025-26 Success
The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2025–26 season with a mix of young talent, experienced veterans, and plenty of unanswered questions. While the team continues to improve, several players find themselves at crucial turning points in their careers.
Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / August 15
Value of Montreal Canadiens’ Mike Matheson
Montreal Canadiens veteran defenceman Mike Matheson is heading into the final year of his contract. Matheson was acquired by Montreal in 2022 through a trade that sent Jeff Petry and Ryan Poehling to Pittsburgh.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 14
Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Mike Matheson
The offseason leading into the 2025-26 season continues, and with the major events such as the NHL Entry Draft and free agent frenzy completed, the dog days of summer wear on as NHL management groups take a bit of a breather before the training camps begin.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 1
Mike Matheson: A new contract that also comes with a new role
If Jeff Gorton says Mike Matheson is an important player in Montreal, it’s not for nothing. And if Kent Hughes says he sees himself continuing with Mike Matheson in Montreal, it’s not for nothing either.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 25
Proposed Matheson Trade Makes Little Sense for Canadiens or Maple Leafs
A recent trade pitch from Heavy.com has the Toronto Maple Leafs acquiring veteran defenseman Mike Matheson from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Simon Benoit, restricted free agent Nick Robertson, and a 2028 third-round pick.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / July 14
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 / Dose.ca / July 14
Jeff Gorton praises Mike Matheson: 'He’s important to us right now'
As soon as he arrived in Montreal, Mike Matheson established himself as an important player in the Canadiens line-up. He was given the mandate to be the team’s #1 defenseman, and in his first two seasons with the big club, he enjoyed some good times offensively.
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 14
Montreal Canadiens Wish To Retain Mike Matheson
After acquiring defenseman Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders shortly before the start of free agency, the Montreal Canadiens solidified the top four of their defensive core for the foreseeable future.
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.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 7
Frank Seravalli: 'Mike Matheson could get traded'
There are two ways of looking at the idea of trading Mike Matheson. 1. The Canadiens are counting on him, and the defenseman has an important role in the lineup.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 3
Wait before you try to get Mike Matheson out of Montreal!
Last year, Lane Hutson was the Canadiens’ best defenseman. But even so, I see no irony in saying that Mike Matheson was the Habs’ most important defenseman.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 30
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.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 28
Draft Day Deals, Matheson Expendable & More NHL Rumours
In today’s NHL rumours rundown, there were plenty of deals on Day 2 of the draft so far, and some that haven’t happened that some expected. Elsewhere, now that the Montreal Canadiens have acquired Noah Dobson, what does that mean for Mike Matheson?
Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 6
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
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
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
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.
NHL News / Oilers Daily / November 29
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?
Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / November 25
Mike Matheson Absent from Practice Today: Canadiens Will Hold Press Conference Shortly
First, please note that defenseman Mike Matheson has indeed been granted a practice leave, as he is taking a treatment day. Let's recall that he briefly left Saturday night's game against the Vegas Golden Knights and had to retreat to the locker room, but he was ultimately able to finish the game.
NHL News / Canucks Daily / November 20
Montreal Canadiens star defenseman, who would be perfect fit for Vancouver Canucks, at center of trade buzz
Allvin and the Canucks have been linked to a number of defensemen in recent weeks.
Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / October 17
Canadiens’ Mike Matheson exits game vs. Kings with upper-body injury
The Montreal Canadiens have announced that defenseman Mike Matheson will not return to tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Kings due to an upper-body injury.
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