Canadiens’ Defence Has the Potential to Be Elite for Years
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…
Category Archives: Mike Matheson
Every Canadiens Player’s 2025 Christmas Wish List
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
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…
How Mike Matheson’s Contract Extension Will Impact the Canadiens Long-Term
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…
NHL Rumours: Matheson’s Discount, Berube’s Bold Move & Rangers Back?
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…
Canadiens Keep Matheson in the Fold with Great Deal for Both Sides
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
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
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
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
With Mike Matheson helping to form the Montreal Canadiens' top pairing, the question is should they extend/re-sign the pending free agent.