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Dobson acquisition: What does it mean for Matheson?

Kent Hughes has pulled a rabbit out of his hat. The Canadiens’ GM managed to acquire Noah Dobson in return for Emil Heineman and the Canadiens’ two first-round picks for tonight’s draft.

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Noah Dobson had more turnovers than Mike Matheson in 2024-2025

It’s draft day in the NHL. It’s finally here! Of course, we’ll be watching to see what the Canadiens do with their two first-round picks, since it’s quite possible that the Montreal club won’t draft in the first round twice.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 23

Mike Matheson: if he’s not too greedy, he could stay in Montreal

A few weeks ago, Mike Matheson met with the Habs in Buffalo. The meeting, which lasted 90 minutes during the Combine, probably focused on the defenseman’s future in town.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 5

If Mike Matheson wants to stay in Montreal, he’ll have to leave money on the table

Last night, we learned that Mike Matheson met with Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton in Buffalo. The two executives, who are there for the Combine, chatted to Matheson, who has family in the area… and the subject of his contract obviously came up.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 4

Mike Matheson wants a new contract in Montreal

Mike Matheson isn’t exactly unanimous in Montreal. Some want to get rid of him, while others want to keep him as a role model for youngsters. He earns a salary of $4.875 million a year, a contract which expires at the end of the 2025-26 season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 3

If the Habs want to trade Mike Matheson this summer, the free-agent market will help

Although it’s a little under the radar, one of the Canadiens’ big summer projects will be that of Mike Matheson. The defenseman, who will be a free agent in a year’s time, will be eligible to sign a contract extension next month… and that will be a big decision for management.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 26

Mike Matheson’s future: The Habs better start thinking about it soon

In 24-25, Mike Matheson had his worst offensive season since arriving in Montreal. He collected “only” 31 points in 80 games, mainly because his role changed slightly.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 26

Montreal Canadiens Represented at the 2025 IIHF World Championship

After a quick playoff exit at the hands of the Washington Capitals, the Montreal Canadiens found themselves with plenty of time to reflect. But for a few members of the organization, the season wasn’t quite over.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 16

Mike Matheson on Team Canada players: 'It’s better to be with them than against them'

After a 62-point season in 2023-2024, Mike Matheson slowed down a bit in 2024-2025, collecting 31 points. Of course, the arrival of Lane Hutson changed everything: Matheson lost his place on the first power play and had more defensive assignments.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 9

Mike Matheson 'legendary in the gym': reminiscent of Andrei Markov

Yesterday, Arpon Basu appeared on Mitch Melnick’s show on TSN 690. You can listen to the excerpt by clicking here. In the segment, he talked about the young Canadiens players who won’t be going to the World Championships.

NHL News / Dose.ca / May 6

Mike Matheson: the Habs pull out all the stops to win over Sidney Crosby

The Senior World Championship gets underway in a few days’ time in Sweden and Denmark. Canada will be looking to continue its international success, having won gold at the Four Nations Confrontation.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 6

Canadiens’ Mike Matheson joins Canada for 2025 World Championship

Hockey Canada has announced that Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson has joined the team ahead of the 2025 IIHF World Hockey Championship in Sweden and Denmark.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 2

No points in 10 games: It’s time for Mike Matheson to wake up

The Canadiens will need the production of all their players if they want to participate in the playoffs. From the bunch? Mike Matheson… who has been having difficulties offensively for three weeks.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 26

Mike Matheson and Alexandre Carrier : on the ice for four goals by the Blues yesterday

Yesterday, when looking at the state of the Canadiens’ defense (a team officially in reconstruction at the moment), we realize it’s divided into three different parts.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 25

Mathias Brunet would offer $20M over four years to Mike Matheson

In the heartbreaking loss to the Avalanche on Saturday, the Habs didn’t know what to do at the end of the third period. The big guns were containing the Habs in their defensive territory, but Samuel Montembeault and the defense held up.

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Mike Matheson : His agent thinks he could stay in Montreal

We all know that the Montreal Canadiens have one of the most beautiful prospect pools in the NHL. Already, the current core is very young (Suzuki, Slafkovsky, Caufield, Hutson, Guhle…), and there are also Ivan Demidov, Michael Hage, and Jacob Fowler who will eventually join the club.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 3

Canadiens Sweep Sabres on Matheson’s OT Goal for 5th Straight Win

The Montreal Canadiens remain in the playoff hunt, almost despite their best efforts to fall out of it. They won their fifth game in a row, 4-3, on Mike

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / February 13

Bad News for Habs Defenseman Mike Matheson as He Gets Snubbed Again

The Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson has just received bad news, as he has once again been overlooked by Team Canada. A few weeks ago, TVA Sports journalist Renaud Lavoie mentioned the possibility that Matheson could be an option for Canada, possibly in the event of an injury, and now, an injury on defense has just occurred.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / January 19

Renaud Lavoie Drops a Major Scoop Involving Mike Matheson, Two Players Named

TVA Sports journalist, Renaud Lavoie, had an interesting scoop to share involving the Montreal Canadiens' defenseman, Mike Matheson. During last night's

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / December 12

We Just Learned About the Two Assets the Canadiens Would Receive in a Trade Involving Mike Matheson

As the NHL trade deadline approaches, we can expect to see the names of some Montreal Canadiens players surface in rumors. Mike Matheson is one of those names likely to draw interest elsewhere in the NHL (and someone Kent Hughes could consider trading).

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / December 3

Mike Matheson Trade Rumors Intensify: Canadiens' Defenseman Ranked 9th Most Likely to Move

His name has been circulating a lot, especially in the past few days and particularly after a few tough games he's had recently, but this has been confirmed by Frank Seravalli.

NHL News / Oilers Daily / November 29

Former Oiler says Edmonton could replace three players with one Montreal Canadiens trade target

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Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / November 29

Examining Potential Canadiens Trade Involving Mike Matheson

Even though the NHL’s Trade Deadline is months away, scheduled for March 7, 2025, it’s never too early to start discussing potential trades for various players, including Montreal Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson.

NHL News / Canucks Daily / November 20

Canadiens star who would be perfect fit for Canucks at center of trade buzz

Montreal Canadiens star defenseman, who would be perfect fit for Vancouver Canucks, at center of trade buzz

Allvin and the Canucks have been linked to a number of defensemen in recent weeks.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / October 17

Canadiens’ Mike Matheson exits game vs. Kings with upper-body injury

The Montreal Canadiens have announced that defenseman Mike Matheson will not return to tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Kings due to an upper-body injury.