Overview
- The Canadiens signed defenseman Jayden Struble through 2026–27 on a one-way deal worth $1.4125 million in average annual value.
- The agreement removes an August 3 arbitration hearing that had been scheduled between Struble and the team.
- In 56 games during the 2024–25 season, Struble posted two goals, 11 assists, a plus-2 rating, 52 penalty minutes and 124 hits, ranking sixth in hits on the roster.
- Since his NHL debut in 2023–24, the Cumberland, Rhode Island native has appeared in 112 games, accumulating five goals, 18 assists and 109 penalty minutes.
- Analytics from Dobber Frozen Pool credit his pairing with Lane Hutson for a 55.8 percent Corsi for and an 18–11 goal margin and show a 55.7 percent Corsi rate alongside Arber Xhekaj.