Josh Anderson Wants To Extend With Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens veteran winger Josh Anderson reportedly wants to sign a contract extension with the team sooner rather than later. According to TSN's Darren Dreger, Anderson and Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes met prior to the season, with both parties expressing mutual interest in securing an extension. Anderson is currently in the final season of a seven-year, $38.5 million contract with an average annual value of $5.5 million.

While Montreal reportedly prioritizes other roster moves first, negotiations are not expected to be difficult despite Anderson's agent, Darren Ferris, traditionally preferring to delay extension talks. Since joining Montreal from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Anderson has recorded 99 goals, 164 points, and averaged 131 hits per season over 428 games while serving as a key locker room leader.