Gallagher, Brendan

Ethan Samson signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Montreal Canadiens as an unrestricted free agent. Samson is a depth defenseman who adds puck movement, mobility, and organizational coverage.

The Montréal Canadiens signed defenseman Maksymilian Szuber to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season. Szuber will provide organizational depth with the flexibility to move between the NHL and AHL.

David Reinbacher signed a 3 year, $6,350,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Jul. 5, 2023. The contract has a cap hit of $918,333.

Filip Mesar signed a 3 year, $2,850,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Jul. 14, 2022. The contract has a cap hit of $886,667.

Tyler Thorpe signed a 3 year, entry-level contract with the Montreal Canadiens. Thorpe is a towering power-forward with a heavy shot and strong netfront presence.

Jared Davidson signs a one-year, two-way contract with the Montréal Canadiens for the 2026-27 season. The deal provides him with league-minimum NHL compensation and a defined AHL salary and guarantee.

Vinzenz Rohrer signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Montreal Canadiens. The dynamic Austrian forward brings speed and skill after further development in Europe.

Alex Belzile signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Montreal Canadiens as a Group 3 free agent. Belzile is a veteran depth forward who brings energy, leadership, and organizational flexibility.

Brett Berard signs a one-year, two-way contract with the Montréal Canadiens as a Group 2 RFA. The deal provides league-minimum NHL compensation with a defined AHL salary and partial guarantee.

Hunter McKown signs a one-year, two-way contract with the Montréal Canadiens for the 2026-27 season. The deal provides NHL compensation at the league minimum with a set minor-league salary and partial guarantee.

Sam Poulin signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Montreal Canadiens as a Group 6 free agent. Poulin is a depth forward who brings size, skill, and organizational upside.

Sasha Pastujov signs a one-year, two-way deal with the Montréal Canadiens for the 2026-27 season. The contract provides NHL, AHL, and guaranteed salary figures appropriate for a Group 2 RFA depth forward.

Kaapo Kahkonen signed a one-year, $1,000,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens as a Group 3 free agent. Kahkonen is a veteran goaltender who adds NHL experience and organizational depth in net.

Lane Hutson signed an eight-year extension with the Montreal Canadiens. A dynamic LD with elite skating and puck skills, Hutson projects as a top-pair, power-play driver.

Hutson, Lane

Noah Dobson signed an eight-year contract extension with the New York Islanders. The elite right-shot defenseman remains a foundational piece after a sign-and-trade with Montreal.

Dobson, Noah

Alexandre Carrier signed a 3 year, $11,250,000 contract with the Nashville Predators on Jul. 1, 2024. The contract has a cap hit of $3,750,000.

Carrier, Alexandre

Kaiden Guhle signed a 6 year, $33,300,000 contract extension with the Montreal Canadiens on Jul. 31, 2024. Guhle is a strong defenseman who recorded six goals and 16 assists in 70 games in the 2023-24 season.

Guhle, Kaiden

Mike Matheson signed a five-year extension with the Montreal Canadiens. A smooth-skating LD who drives exits and power-play entries, he locks in as a top-four minute-eater.

Matheson, Mike

The Montréal Canadiens signed defenseman Arber Xhekaj to a one-year contract for the 2026-27 season. This deal keeps Xhekaj under team control at a $1.5 million salary as he continues in his depth and physical defense role.

Xhekaj, Arber

Nick Suzuki signed a 8 year, $63,000,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Oct. 12, 2021. The contract has a cap hit of $7,875,000.

Suzuki, Nick

Cole Caufield signed a 8 year, $62,800,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Jun. 5, 2023. The contract has a cap hit of $7,850,000.

Caufield, Cole

Juraj Slafkovsky signed a 8 year, $60,800,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Jul. 1, 2024. The contract has a cap hit of $7,600,000.

Slafkovsky, Juraj

Josh Anderson signed a 7 year, $38,500,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Oct. 8, 2020. The contract has a cap hit of $5,500,000.

Anderson, Josh

Jake Evans signed a four-year contract extension with the Montreal Canadiens, securing his role as a key two-way center through the 2028-29 season.

Evans, Jake

The Montréal Canadiens signed Zack Bolduc to a four-year standard contract covering the 2026-27 through 2029-30 seasons. Bolduc projects as a key offensive contributor for Montréal’s forward group over the life of the deal.

Bolduc, Zack

Alexandre Texier signed a two-year extension with the Montreal Canadiens. A versatile middle-six forward, Texier adds speed, forecheck, and two-way utility.

Texier, Alexandre

Phillip Danault signed a 6 year, $33,000,000 contract with the Los Angeles Kings on Jul. 28, 2021. The contract has a cap hit of $5,500,000.

Danault, Phillip

The Montréal Canadiens signed Alex Newhook to a four-year contract extension carrying a total value of $20.7 million. The deal secures Newhook as a key part of the Canadiens’ forward group through the 2034-35 season.

Newhook, Alex

Oliver Kapanen signed a 3 year, $4,262,500 contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Jun. 15, 2024. The contract has a cap hit of $925,000.

Kapanen, Oliver

Kirby Dach signs a one-year extension with the Montréal Canadiens as a Group 2 RFA. The deal maintains his role as a key forward while providing short-term cost certainty for the club.

Dach, Kirby

Jacob Fowler signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Montreal Canadiens. Fowler is a star goalie prospect with significant upside and high expectations.

Fowler, Jacob

Jakub Dobes signed a three-year, $16,072,725 contract extension with the Montreal Canadiens. Dobes is a young goaltender with size, athleticism, and long-term upside in the crease.

Dobes, Jakub

Ivan Demidov signed an eight-year, $73,200,000 contract extension with the Montreal Canadiens. Demidov is a high-end offensive winger with elite skill, creativity, and top-line scoring upside.

Demidov, Ivan

Samuel Montembeault signed a 3 year, $9,450,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Dec. 1, 2023. The contract has a cap hit of $3,150,000.

Montembeault, Sam

Florian Xhekaj signed a 3 year, $2,760,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Apr. 9, 2024. The contract has a cap hit of $866,667.

Xhekaj, Florian

Lucas Condotta signed a two-year, two-way contract extension with the Montreal Canadiens. Condotta is a checking forward known for his leadership qualities.

Condotta, Lucas

Owen Beck signed a 3 year, $2,850,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Oct. 4, 2022. The contract has a cap hit of $853,333.

Beck, Owen

Adam Engström signed a 3 year, $2,850,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens on May 3, 2024. The contract has a cap hit of $896,667.

Engstrom, Adam

Bryce Pickford signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Montreal Canadiens. A right-shot defender with mobility and length, he projects as a steady two-way blue-liner.

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