Overview
- Reports on Wednesday confirmed Belzile signed a one-year, two-way contract with an $850,000 NHL cap hit to remain in the Canadiens organization.
- The club expects Belzile to play full-time for the AHL Laval Rocket, where he will provide veteran leadership after serving as assistant captain last season.
- Belzile delivered a career-best season in 2025-26 with 62 points in 66 games for Laval and added two playoff goals in a short run against the Toronto Marlies.
- A former Ranger organization player, Belzile has limited NHL experience (six goals and 15 points in 44 NHL games) and will be 35 before the 2026-27 season.
- Montreal’s use of a two-way deal reflects a focus on keeping experienced depth in Laval as the Rocket push to remain contenders and the Canadiens manage cap space and upcoming restricted free agents.