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Montreal Canadiens sign defenceman Mike Matheson to five-year extension
- The Canadiens announced in Las Vegas on Thursday they signed defenceman Mike Matheson to a five-year, US$30-million contract extension.
- The Canadiens locked up one of their key blue-liners on Friday morning as Mike Matheson’s current eight-year, US$39-million contract expires at the end of this season.
- Matheson leads the Canadiens in ice time at almost 25 minutes per game and has 4 goals, 14 points, and a plus-13 differential in 22 games.
- The deal carries a US$6 million annual cost, with Mike Matheson's extension starting next season and running from 2026-27 to 2030-31, shaping roster planning.
- A 2012 first-round pick, Mike Matheson was acquired from the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2022, reinforcing Montreal Canadiens’ long-term stability on the blue line.
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Canadiens sign veteran defenseman Mike Matheson to a 5-year, $30 million contract extension
The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenseman Mike Matheson to a five-year, $30-million contract extension. The new deal kicks in for the start of next season and runs through 2030-31. The signing was announced before the team's game at Las Vegas…
The Quebec defender is not going anywhere.
·Montreal, Canada
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