Canadiens Must Break These 5 Bad Habits Before 2026 Playoffs Ryan Szporer | February 28, 2026 The Canadiens continue to make the same mistakes, which were on full display against the New York Islanders on Thursday.
How Close Is the Canadiens Defence to Being Contention-Ready? Doug Stein | February 26, 2026 Playoff hockey doesn’t reward aesthetics. It rewards teams that can take a hit, clear a rebound, make the next play under pressure, and do it again shift after shift. The…
Canadiens’ Defence Has the Potential to Be Elite for Years William Bourget | January 18, 2026 For the first time in a long time, the Montreal Canadiens can look at their blue line and feel something that has been missing for years: stability. Not just short-term…
Every Canadiens Player’s 2025 Christmas Wish List Ryan Szporer | December 24, 2025 Each Montreal Canadiens player’s 2025 Christmas wish list item has been collected by The Hockey Writers for your holiday reading pleasure.
Montreal Canadiens Displaying the Power of Team Culture in NHL’s Salary-Cap Era Blain Potvin | December 1, 2025 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…
NHL Rumours: Matheson’s Discount, Berube’s Bold Move & Rangers Back? Jacob Billington | November 29, 2025 In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start with Mike Matheson and his five-year extension, which he took a big discount on to stay with the Montreal Canadiens. Next, we head…
How Mike Matheson’s Contract Extension Will Impact the Canadiens Long-Term William Bourget | November 29, 2025 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…
Canadiens Keep Matheson in the Fold with Great Deal for Both Sides Ryan Szporer | November 29, 2025 The Montreal Canadiens clearly believe Mike Matheson has a lot left in the tank, after extending him to a five-year, $30 million deal.
Canadiens Sign Matheson to Five-Year Contract Extension Spencer Lazary | November 28, 2025 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. Related:…
Matheson’s Performance Is Going to Force the Canadiens’ Hand William Bourget | November 20, 2025 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,…
Canadiens Are Shining Bright In Overtime Early This Season Jim Precourt | November 4, 2025 The Montreal Canadiens are in a five-way tie for second place at the moment with a 9-3-0 record. Through 12 of those games, nine of them have had a one-goal…
Canadiens Walk Negotiations Tightrope with Matheson in Contract Year Ryan Szporer | October 18, 2025 With Mike Matheson helping to form the Montreal Canadiens’ top pairing, the question is should they extend/re-sign the pending free agent.