Mike Matheson Reportedly Set for a Phone Call as a Defensive Change Looms for Don Sweeney
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Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson is having a generally good season. Unfortunately, he received his share of criticism after Saturday night's loss to the New Jersey Devils, but he remains a key pillar of Martin St-Louis' defense.
His work is also visibly recognized elsewhere in the National Hockey League.
Let's recall what TVA Sports journalist Renaud Lavoie recently revealed about Matheson:
«I had heard about this story on Thursday, and I got confirmation tonight-there are two Canadiens players on the replacement list for Team Canada.
Nick Suzuki, everyone agrees, no surprise..
Mike Matheson!
Yes, we had heard his name before the team selections, and now I'm being told he is one of the replacement players we could use.»
Renaud Lavoie, on TVA Sports a few weeks ago
Nick Suzuki, everyone agrees, no surprise..
Mike Matheson!
Yes, we had heard his name before the team selections, and now I'm being told he is one of the replacement players we could use.»
Renaud Lavoie, on TVA Sports a few weeks ago
You read that correctly. Mike Matheson has been identified as a replacement by Team Canada.
This is significant news today because we learned the following in the past few hours:
Update: Alex Pietrangelo will be withdrawing from the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off to tend to an ailment and prepare for the remainder of the regular season with Vegas.
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Team Canada needs to find a replacement for Alex Pietrangelo, and Mike Matheson is a target
Knowing that Matheson was on the list of potential replacements a few weeks ago, unless there's a twist, he should be receiving a call for this role!
Do you think he would be a good replacement for Pietrangelo?
One thing is certain, a change on defense is expected for Canada's general manager, Don Sweeney, and Mike Matheson emerges as a likely choice.
This is a situation to keep an eye on, involving the Montreal Canadiens defenseman.
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