Some signatures are invisible. Others immediately change the climate around the team. The arrival of Alexandre Texier, signed on November 23, clearly falls into the second category.
Texier will train from November 24th. If he follows the plan, he could play his first game for Montreal on November 26 against the Utah Mammoths.
Texier did not start the season in Montreal. He arrives with 21 games already played in a team that already has its rhythm, its threes, its habits and its areas of uncertainty. This reality changed his arrival. This is not seamless integration, this is real-time listening.
And time is important here. The Canadiens recently lost to the Blue Jackets in a shootout, 4-3. Another opportunity was missed due to repeated weakness.
This is where the details become relevant. Texier is known to be effective in penalty shootouts. Many observers pointed this out. He has deft hands and the patience to outsmart the goalie in one-on-one situations. There's no guarantee he'll be the Canadiens' leading scorer, but he'll certainly be another string to the Habs' bow.
Spoiler alert: Alexandre Texier has several quality decks in his arsenal. This was in 2021 pic.twitter.com/g2RBEhvffj
– Maxime Truman (@MaximeTruman) November 24, 2025
Texier plays predominantly on the wing rather than in the centre. An important detail, because with this signing Montreal did not solve the lack of depth at center. On the other hand, he brings something else to the table: speed, ability to play in transition and a style that fits well with a top-9 attack that is still finding its true identity.
His style of play may not appeal to everyone. He's not an impressive player at every turn. But despite this, the acquisition is seen as a good deal for the Canadiens. Considering the value, position flexibility and profile, this signing represents a smart bet: low risk, real potential.
To be honest, signing Alexandre Texier is just an interesting gamble because it is completely risk-free.
28th top scorer of the 2017 season, despite being selected 45th.
He's not my favorite type of player, but he still has some interesting core strengths and…
– Anthony Martineau (@Antho_Martineau) November 24, 2025
On the other hand, Texier ends up in a team where no one is going to give up his place. He will have to make a statement with his intensity, consistency and ability to impact the game.
If he succeeds, he could become a regular top-9 player, an option in the penalty shootout, a useful piece on the power play and an additional profile in an attack that is still finding its final form.
If he fails to impose his game, this experience will be short-lived.
Texier doesn't come to observe. He comes to convince. And it all starts now.
after a while
– Irresistible dominance.
Wild cats trample Islandershttps://t.co/GlEZMRPVkR
– RDS (@RDSca) November 24, 2025
– When the legend is dear.
The stick Ohtani used sold for $300.000https://t.co/rwHkWVATyr
– RDS (@RDSca) November 24, 2025
– Long absence to swallow.
Alexander Romanov will miss five to six months after shoulder surgery.https://t.co/6HZmz4nwGn
– NHL Media (@NHLMedia) November 23, 2025
– Unexpected departure?
Alexander Georgiev's contract with the Buffalo Sabers is in the process of being terminated and he is returning to his home country to play in the KHL: https://t.co/kFfNGHgnT0
– Hockey News (@TheHockeyNews) November 24, 2025
