montrealgazette.com
After being released by the St. Louis Blues, Alexandre Texier signed a budget one-year contract with the Canadiens. The move has paid off spectacularly; the 26-year-old winger quickly earned a spot on the top line with Suzuki and Caufield.
Impressed by his 7-9-16 point production and high hockey IQ, GM Kent Hughes rewarded Texier with a two-year, $2.5 million annual cap extension. It is considered a team-friendly deal for a revitalized player who has found success and security in Montreal following a disappointing stint in St. Louis.
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