Montreal Canadiens veteran defenceman Mike Matheson is heading into the final year of his contract. Matheson was acquired by Montreal in 2022 through a trade that sent Jeff Petry and Ryan Poehling to Pittsburgh. During his tenure with Montreal, Matheson has established himself as a top-four defenceman for the club. He registered a career year of over 60 points in the 2023-24 season. However, after adding Noah Dobson to the fold, it’s unclear where Matheson will fit into the lineup this season. Let’s examine what Matheson’s value is to the Montreal Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens Mike Matheson

Matheson's Value in a Limited Role

Over the last several seasons, Matheson has been one of the most utilized blue-liners in the NHL. He has often been given well over twenty-five minutes a night. Whi

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