BREAKING: Canadiens Extend Franchise Cornerstone

The Montreal Canadiens have just announced that they'd signed Cole Caufield to a contract extension. The news comes after weeks of speculation regarding Caufield's potential contract extension, as he was about to enter restricted free agency.

Caufield and the Canadiens have agreed to an 8-year contract extension that will pay the winger $7.85 million annually.

The average annual value (AAV) is the same as Montreal captain Nick Suzuki's contract, which makes sense, as the two are extremely close.

Habs fans should be happy today!

As Seen on Twitter

MUST READ

40 minutes ago  |  By Chris Gerics Nick Robertson's Time with the Toronto Maple Leafs is Running Out: Last Chance to Prove Himself

2 hours ago  |  By Chris Gerics Sportsnet Analyst Connects Maple Leafs and Canadiens as Potential Trade Partners

4 hours ago  |  By Chris Gerics Maple Leafs Fans Thrilled After Bill Guerin Teases Matthew Knies Joining Team USA

5 hours ago  |  By Chris Gerics Craig Berube Utilizes Rare Saturday Night Off To Scout Rival Team

6 hours ago  |  By Chris Gerics $15 Million Leafs Forward May Lose His Place in the Lineup as Defensive Woes Continue

7 hours ago  |  By Chris Gerics Toronto Maple Leafs May Be Forced to Lose Newly Signed Alexander Nylander on NHL Waivers

8 hours ago  |  By Chris Gerics Auston Matthews Breaks His Silence for the First Time Since Returning from Germany

10 hours ago  |  By Chris Gerics Auston Matthews Makes Miraculous Return To Ice After Germany Trip

MORE STORIES