Overview
- Agent Dan Milstein announced the agreement, which the Canadiens confirmed.
- Since arriving in Montreal, Texier has 7 goals and 9 assists in 25 games and has earned shifts with Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield while driving strong possession.
- A hat-trick on January 8 against the Panthers underscored his immediate impact.
- The $2.5 million AAV exceeds his prior $1 million cap hit but is viewed as reasonable with a rising salary cap.
- Signed as a free agent after leaving the Blues, the 26-year-old has helped stabilize the top six as Martin St-Louis redistributes roles.