Brad Marchand’s first full season with the Florida Panthers was full of talking points. For a while, it seemed like he was quietly reinventing himself in the eyes of the fans. The former Boston Bruins ‘man of skills’ had traded some of his reputation for a more disciplined, productive style. Many thought Marchand showed that […]
Comments after Brad Marchand’s goal on Mike Matheson on Tuesday night included: “Marchand should be suspended for this shot to Matheson’s head. The head was the main point of contact and the contact was avoidable (rule 48). But he will simply be fined.” Another read: “Marchand should be banned for that. Pure headshot.” Someone else […]
Now when you talk about the Montreal Canadiens defense, it pretty much comes down to three guys: Lane Hutson, Noah Dobson and Mike Matheson. They couldn’t be more different in the way they go about it. That’s why the comparison works. This isn’t about points on a spreadsheet; it’s about what kind of defender everyone […]
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The Montreal Canadiens’ future blue line looks busy Marco D’Amico of RG Media: The Montreal Canadiens have now signed defenseman Mike Matheson, Noah Dobson, Lane Hutson and Kaiden Guhle to at least the next five seasons. Also under contract are Arber Xhekaj, Jayden Struble, Alexandre Carrier, Adam Engstrom and David Reinbacher. Something will have to […]
The Montreal Canadiens’ future blue line looks busy Marco D’Amico of RG Media: The Montreal Canadiens now have a defenseman Mike Matheson, Noah Dobson, Lane Hutson And Kaiden Guhle signed for at least the next five seasons. Also under contract Arber Xhekaj, Jayden Struble, Alexandre Drager, Adam Engstrom and David Reinbacher. Something will have to […]
The Montreal Canadiens announced this late Friday morning they have extended defenseman Mike Matheson signed a five-year contract worth $30 million. The Canadiens have agreed to a five-year contract extension (2026-27 to 2030-31) with defenseman Mike Matheson News item ↓ #GoHabsGo https://t.co/j4zZ1bGjFU — Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) November 28, 2025 NHL Rumors: The Montreal Canadiens may […]
The Montreal Canadiens have announced that they have signed defenseman Mike Matheson to a five-year, $30 million contract extension. The deal has an average annual value of $6 million. Related: Canadiens claim Sammy Blais off waivers from Maple Leafs Matheson, 31, is now signed for 2030-2031, which is right in the middle of the Canadiens’ […]
Through the first part of the season, Mike Matheson has quietly emerged as one of the most indispensable players on the Montreal Canadiens roster. His mix of offensive contributions, heavy minutes and stabilizing presence on the blue line has made him a cornerstone of the team’s early success. And with the clock on his contract […]