“[Matheson] loves playing there, he loves playing for the Canadiens, and he loves being a mentor to the young guys.

Now, his game has evolved – or rather, his responsibilities have – with the arrival of Hutson and, of course, Noah Dobson.

They had talks over the summer. They picked up the conversation again in the preseason, and they’re still in discussions.”

– David Pagnotta/DFO