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Canadiens sign forward Newhook to four-year extension worth $5.55 million a season
The 25-year-old forward produced 13 goals and 12 assists last season, and scored series-clinching goals in Montreal's 2026 playoff run.
- On Tuesday, the Montreal Canadiens announced a four-year contract extension for forward Alex Newhook, worth an average annual value of $5.55 million spanning the 2027-28 to 2030-31 seasons.
- Newhook, 25, joined the franchise in 2023 and recorded 13 goals with 12 assists in 42 games last season, establishing himself as a reliable contributor.
- During the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs, the forward scored series-clinching goals in both Game 7 victories and produced 10 points in 19 playoff contests.
- Alongside the extension, the organization signed veteran forward Chris Kreider to a one-year, $2.15 million contract and extended Zachary Bolduc for $16.8 million.
- Montreal's first regular-season clash is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Centre Bell as the team aims for playoff contention.
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Montreal Canadiens Sign 25-Year-Old Forward to 4-Year Deal
The Montreal Canadiens have kept themselves busy in recent days, and the momentum keeps rolling. The organization just announced that they’ve signed 25-year-old Alex Newhook to a four-year, $5.55M AAV. Les Canadiens s'entendent sur les termes d'un contrat de quatre saisons (2027-2028 à 2030-2031) avec l'attaquant Alex Newhook. The Canadiens have agreed to terms on […]
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