The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to a two-year contract extension with forward Alexandre Texier, worth $5 million. The deal, announced by general manager Kent Hughes, runs from 2026-27 through 2027-28 with an average annual value of $2.5 million. Texier has contributed seven goals and nine assists in 25 games since joining the team in November.
The Montreal Canadiens bolstered their forward lineup by extending 26-year-old Alexandre Texier for two seasons. The agreement, revealed on January 15, 2026, secures the French native through the 2027-28 campaign. Texier, who signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Canadiens after his release from the St. Louis Blues in November, has quickly adapted to his new team.
Since joining Montreal on November 23, Texier has appeared in 25 games, tallying seven goals and nine assists for 16 points. He started the season with the Blues, recording just one assist in eight outings. A highlight came on January 8, when Texier notched his first career NHL hat trick against the Florida Panthers at the Bell Centre.
A seven-year NHL veteran, Texier was originally selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the second round (45th overall) of the 2017 NHL Draft. He spent his first five seasons with Columbus before moving to the Blues ahead of the previous campaign. Across 265 regular-season games, the 6-foot-1, 196-pound left-handed forward has amassed 47 goals and 107 points, along with 102 penalty minutes.
In the playoffs, Texier has suited up for 21 games with the Blue Jackets and Blues, contributing two goals and six assists. Internationally, he has represented France in five IIHF World Championships, playing 32 games and earning 15 points (four goals, 11 assists). Texier is set to compete for France at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina.
The Canadiens, currently standing at 26-14-7 with 59 points, hold third place in the Atlantic Division as of January 15.
