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Canadiens Eye Alexandre Texier as Low-Cost Roster Boost

11/22/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Montreal Canadiens are exploring options to bolster their roster amid injury struggles.
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman highlighted Alexandre Texier, who was placed on waivers by the St. Louis Blues, as a potential target.
Texier, 26, has one assist in eight games this season and a $2.1 million cap hit.
If he clears waivers and his contract is terminated, he could become a low-cost addition for the Canadiens.

History

Historical Context

The 1967 NHL Expansion Draft marked a pivotal moment in hockey history, as the league doubled its franchises from six to twelve, adding teams like the St. Louis Blues. This expansion fostered greater competition and set the stage for future growth, influencing team strategies, such as the Montreal Canadiens' potential acquisition of Alexandre Texier to adapt to evolving roster needs.

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Story summary

The Montreal Canadiens are exploring options to bolster their roster amid injury struggles.
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman highlighted Alexandre Texier, who was placed on waivers by the St. Louis Blues, as a potential target.
Texier, 26, has one assist in eight games this season and a $2.1 million cap hit.
If he clears waivers and his contract is terminated, he could become a low-cost addition for the Canadiens.

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