This week, Alexandre Texier has been linked to Canadiens' Elliott Friedman. The forward no longer seemed to fit into the Blues' plans and was expected to eventually leave St. Louis.
In fact, the Blues put him up for a waiver vote on Thursday…
And he was not in demand, as we learned yesterday.
What's next for him? pic.twitter.com/tVg06gYnkS
– DansLesCoulisses (@DLCoulisses) November 21, 2025
However, we suspected that his contract might simply be terminated.
And that's exactly what needs to happen: he's just been given the right to terminate his contract. Tomorrow he will be free as a bird (because no, he will not be claimed).
Texier (STL) today unconditionally refuses to terminate his contract.
– James Myrtle (@mirtle) November 22, 2025
However, Pierre Lebrun also added details on this matter. And we understand that at least nine teams are interested… but Texier and his clan have already identified two finalists.
We're talking about two teams in the East… and we have to wonder if that includes the Habs, who really need a left center.
Hearing that 9 teams have expressed interest in the soon-to-be free agent, but the choice is up to two Eastern Conference teams Texier and agent Dan Milstein. https://t.co/DHKRSB8Q0y
– Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) November 22, 2025
With a price tag of $2.1 million, it makes sense that no one would claim Texier in waivers. But like David Kempf last week, the fact that his contract will be terminated means Texier will be able to sign for his new team on the cheap.
This makes it much more interesting.
In eight NHL games this season, Texier has just one assist. However, we're not talking about a guy who wants to fill the net: we're talking about a guy who is an element of depth.
And with all the injured Habs forwards, a guy like that won't go away. Let's see if Kent Hughes can grab him.
Extension
Texier is a native of France, so the Canadiens could use another French-speaking player.
At this level he fits better than David Kempf, hehe.
