US EditionCanadiens F Alexandre Texier Earns 2-Year Extension
Texier earned a two-year extension with a $2.5 million cap hit after scoring 7 goals and 9 assists in 25 games, securing his role on Montreal's top line.
- On Wednesday, the Canadiens announced Alexandre Texier signed a two-year extension with a US$2.5 million cap hit that begins next season.
- GM Kent Hughes brought Texier to Montreal on Nov. 23 when he signed him as a free agent to a one-year, US$1-million contract, and Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis said it took time for Texier to settle with teammates.
- After 16 games, Texier moved onto the top line and posted 4-6-10 in nine games with Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield, including a hat trick at the Bell Centre on January 8.
- The contract provides Texier with roster security after a difficult stretch with the St. Louis Blues and the US$2.5 million cap hit is manageable for the Montreal Canadiens amid rising NHL salary caps.
- After being placed on unconditional waivers by the St. Louis Blues, Alexandre Texier valued the Canadiens' opportunity while his mother moved from France to help him settle in Montreal.
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Canadiens Extension Caps Off Smartest Move this Season
The Montreal Canadiens took a major risk this season by signing former St. Louis Blues castaway Alexandre Texier.Texier had completely fallen out of the Blues’ lineup after registering just one assist in eight games this season. Instead of heading to the AHL, Texier and the Blues mutually terminated his contract. The termination allowed Texier to sign elsewhere.The only rumored destination was Montreal. So, the Canadiens picked him up on a one-y…
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The Frenchman has scored with seven goals and nine assists in 25 games since his arrival with the Blue-White-red.
The French striker will receive an annual salary of US$2.5 million.
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