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Canadiens Sign Texier, Seek Top Forward Amid Injuries

11/26/2025

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The Montreal Canadiens seek to improve their roster amid injuries to Patrik Laine and Kirby Dach.
They signed forward Alexandre Texier from the St. Louis Blues as a short-term solution.
General Manager Kent Hughes is exploring options to add a center or top-six forward.
He is weighing Adam Engstrom, who has impressed scouts, as the roster freeze from December 20 to 27 approaches.

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The Montreal Canadiens seek to improve their roster amid injuries to Patrik Laine and Kirby Dach.
They signed forward Alexandre Texier from the St. Louis Blues as a short-term solution.
General Manager Kent Hughes is exploring options to add a center or top-six forward.
He is weighing Adam Engstrom, who has impressed scouts, as the roster freeze from December 20 to 27 approaches.