Overview
- The extension carries a $2.5 million average annual value and begins next season, running through 2026-27 and 2027-28.
- Agent Dan Milstein announced the agreement, which was later confirmed by general manager Kent Hughes and the team.
- Texier has 7 goals and 16 points in 25 games with Montreal, including a Jan. 8 hat trick against the Panthers while earning top-line looks.
- He joined the Canadiens in November on a one-year, $1 million deal after clearing unconditional waivers for mutual contract termination with the Blues.
- Analysts characterize the contract as low-risk given the modest cap hit and rising salary cap, with some suggesting Texier’s path could encourage more mutual terminations as career restarts.