The optimists will say that number 8 will be a cornerstone of the CH when the team becomes a contender for the playoffs, but there remains a small problem: Michael Matheson will become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2025-2026 season.
It is unknown where the Canadiens will be in their rebuilding process, but the option to trade Matheson will undoubtedly be interesting by then.
Moreover, on this subject, as reported by Habsolumentfan.com, we might get a little idea of his value on the trade market.
During a discussion between Mathias Brunet and Martin Lemay on BPM Sports, Brunet revisited the proposal by David Ettedgui, that Kent Hughes could get a pick ranging from the 6th to the 15th overall in the next draft.
However, despite this interesting proposal, it seems that Brunet and Lemay are not on the same page on the subject.
Let's say that the Matheson file will be one to watch until the end of his contract at the end of the 2025-2026 season, but until then, he will surely still be the pillar of the defensive brigade next season.
Credit - Habsolumentfan: Mathias Brunet dévoile le prix pour lequel il accepterait de transiger Mike Matheson
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