The Montreal Canadiens announced a key piece of business on Friday morning. They locked up veteran defenceman Mike Matheson for five more years at $6 million annually.

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The Montreal Canadiens have finalized a significant contract extension for defenseman Mike Matheson, reinforcing their blue line as the veteran continues to lead the team with strong two-way performance this NHL season.

The Montreal Canadiens have secured defenseman Mike Matheson with a five-year, $30 million extension, reinforcing their defensive core. This move sign

After getting hit with a slew of long-term injuries, the Montreal Canadiens' front office remains active on the trade market.

The Montreal Canadiens have been one of the better stories in the first quarter of the season, doubling down on the excitement they generated through their surprising run to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024-25.

Montreal has fallen off in recent weeks, with just one win in their last seven outings. Still, they remain in the Atlantic Division mix with a 10-6-3 record. The Canadiens host the Washington Capitals on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET.

The Canucks have let every other team know their UFAs are available, and one of them should be very appealing to the Canadiens.