BREAKING: The Canadiens Reveal it's New Alternate Captain

The Montreal Canadiens have announced their new assistant captain. Following the trade of Joel Edmundson, a spot became available.

It has been given to none other than Montreal native Mike Matheson.

Here is the official announcement:

Matheson will join Gallagher as an alternate and of course Nick Suzuki will retain his captaincy.

Matheson was acquired for Jeff Petry last year, and has been a key piece of Montreal's defense since, playing over 24 minutes per night.

Congrats Mike!

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