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Saturday Habs Headlines: Mike Matheson sees his best chance at a Stanley Cup in Montreal

In today’s links, why Matheson signed his extension, the potential to land Steven Stamkos, Suzuki making strong case for Team Canada, Montembeault on his struggles, and Blais hopes to make an impression in Laval.

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Nov 26, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Montréal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (8) warms up before a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. | Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • “The thing I want to do most is win, and I think I’m giving myself a better chance by doing it here. I also wanted to leave a lot of money for the team, to keep the guys we have and get more in the years to come.” Mike Matheson explains his reasoning for the contract extension. [La Presse]
  • “If [money] had been [the priority], he would have signed elsewhere,” Matheson’s agent, Philippe Lecavalier stated. [La Presse]
  • Five trade destinations for Steven Stamkos. [Sportsnet]
  • Nick Suzuki is proving that he deserves a place on Team Canada. [Montreal Gazette]
  • The Canadiens have come a long way since this time a year ago. [La Presse]
  • “This isn’t a situation I’ve experienced in my entire career,” Samuel Montembeault shared about his issues this season, but was happy with how be battled for a win in Las Vegas. [La Presse]
  • Sammy Blais is prepared to show what he can do in the AHL and hope that results in more NHL time. [La Presse]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • Anaheim Ducks starting goalie Lukas Dostal will miss two to three weeks with an upper-body injury. [TSN]
  • Jaden Schwartz will miss six weeks with a lower-body injury. [TSN]
  • The Calgary Flames signed the members of their front office to extensions. [TSN]

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