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Canadiens Sign Mike Matheson to Five-Year, $30 Million Extension

The deal cements Montreal’s long-term defensive core at a team-friendly price.

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Nov 26, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (8) tries to keep Utah Mammoth left wing Brandon Tanev (13) away from the goal during the first period at Delta Center. Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Montreal announced the 5-year pact on Nov. 28, carrying a $6 million AAV through the 2030-31 season.
  • Multiple outlets report the extension includes a no-movement clause for the first three years.
  • The 31-year-old leads the Canadiens at 24:50 per game (10th in the NHL) and has 14 points in 22 games this season.
  • Matheson joins Noah Dobson, Lane Hutson and Kaiden Guhle to give Montreal four defensemen signed through at least 2030-31.
  • Analysts describe the price as strong value—potentially a hometown discount versus $7–8 million market estimates—and note the front office can now focus on adding a second-line center.