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One-year contracts for Alex Belzile and Kaapo Kahkonen | Montréal Canadiens One-way deal for Kahkonen and a two-way deal for Belzile

JULY 1 • NHL.COM

Re-signs Wednesday Belzile signed a one-year contract with the Canadiens on Wednesday.

Impact Belzile had 29 goals, 62 points and 76 PIM in 66 regular-season appearances with AHL Laval in 2025-26. Although the 34-year-old is a dominant player at the AHL level, he's unlikely to see time in the NHL next season.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Adds three points Saturday Belzile scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Laval's 5-2 win over Belleville on Saturday.

Impact Belzile has been better than his usual steady self in the AHL with 29 goals and 62 points over 65 appearances this season. He's added 158 shots on net, 76 PIM and a plus-13 rating. Belzile is a reliable AHL veteran but is past the point in his career of getting regular call-up chances.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ends goal drought in Laval win Belzile scored two goals in AHL Laval's 4-1 win over Cleveland on Saturday.

Impact Belzile had gone 10 games without a goal, earning six assists in that span. With the two-goal effort, he's at 21 tallies, 20 assists and a plus-18 rating over 44 appearances this season. Belzile continues to fill an AHL veteran role, and he hasn't gotten a call-up yet in 2025-26.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

AHL surge continues Belzile scored twice and added two assists in AHL Laval's 5-4 overtime win over Utica on Friday.

Impact Belzile is on a massive heater with three straight two-goal games, earning six goals and four assists in that span. For the season, he's up to 18 tallies, 31 points and a plus-19 rating through 29 appearances. The veteran forward figures to be a long shot for a call-up, but he's doing everything he can to put himself into consideration.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in AHL win Belzile scored twice and added an assist in AHL Laval's 4-2 win over Syracuse on Sunday.

Impact Belzile has earned 10 goals and two assists over his last nine outings, including a trio of two-goal games. The veteran forward is up to 14 goals, 10 helpers, 70 shots on net and a plus-17 rating as one of the Rocket's top players. He's well on his way to topping the 50-point mark at the AHL level for the third year in a row.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Donnybrook with Marlies leaves Rocket low on fuel for road trip Laurent Dauphin, Alex Belzile and Joshua Roy drew three-game bans after a brawl Friday in Laval instigated by Toronto's Michael Pezzetta.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Pots two more goals Belzile scored twice in AHL Laval's 4-3 loss to Belleville on Saturday.

Impact Belzile has scored in five straight games, compiling seven goals and one assist in that span. The veteran forward is up to 11 goals, 20 points and a plus-15 rating over 23 contests this season. He continues to be a decent scorer in the AHL, but he probably won't see NHL time unless the Canadiens sustain a number of injuries.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two goals in AHL shootout win Belzile scored twice in AHL Laval's 5-4 shootout win over Lehigh Valley on Saturday.

Impact This was Belzile's fourth multi-point effort of the season. He has three goals and three assists over his last six games. For the season, he's at 14 points in 19 appearances, adding a plus-11 rating and 48 shots on net. Belzile is an experienced AHL veteran, but the 34-year-old doesn't seem likely to get a look with the Canadiens this year.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Laval Rocket gets boost with return of veteran winger Alex Belzile After two seasons with Hartford Wolf Pack, 34-year-old is welcomed back to Canadiens' AHL affiliate and hasn't given up his NHL dream.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Placed on waivers Belzile has been placed on waivers for purposes of assignment to AHL Laval, the Canadiens announced Sunday.

Impact Belzile, a longtime member of the Canadiens organization, has not appeared in an NHL game since 2022. He'll likely spend most, if not all, of the season, with Laval. The 34-year-old has put together two AHL seasons in a row of 50-plus points, including 19 goals, 37 assists and 119 penalty minutes in 66 games las year.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pregame vs. PIT: Belzile | Montréal Canadiens Alex Belzile addresses the media at Canadiens Training Camp in Brossard ahead of Monday's preseason game against the Penguins at the Bell Ce...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • NHL.COM

Signs one-year contract Belzile inked a one-year, two-way deal with Montreal on Tuesday.

Impact Belzile will return to the Habs, whom he last logged 31 NHL games for back in 2022-23. During his two-year stint in the Rangers' organization, the 33-year-old winger was never able to break into the NHL roster despite reaching the 50-point threshold in each of the previous two minor-league campaigns. If he can bring that scoring touch to Montreal, Belzile could be a strong candidate to make the Opening Night roster.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On waivers Belzile was waived Friday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Belzile had 19 goals, 50 points and 70 PIM in 61 regular-season contests with AHL Hartford in 2023-24. The 33-year-old also has six goals and 15 points across 44 career NHL games.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to AHL Hartford Belzile has been sent down to AHL Hartford on Tuesday.

Impact Belzile hasn't played an NHL game since being called up in February. The 32-year-old has put together a nice season in the AHL recording 14 goals and 23 assists. He will likely see some playing time the closer we get to the playoffs.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted from AHL Hartford Belzile was called up from AHL Hartford on Wednesday.

Impact Belzile leads Hartford with 37 points in 43 contests this season, but he hasn't been up with the big club yet. The 32-year-old had 14 points in 31 outings with the Canadiens last season, but it's unclear if he'll get a chance to play for the Rangers during this stint in the NHL.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers Friday Belzile (leg) was placed on waivers Friday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.

Impact Belzile played 31 games with the Canadiens last season, scoring six times while adding eight assists. Belzile will play for AHL Hartford should he pass through waivers.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On the ice for practice Belzile (leg) practiced with the second group at Rangers training camp Thursday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.

Impact Belzile sustained a fractured leg in April, which cost him the last five games of the season. The 32-year-old winger posted 14 points in 31 outings for the Canadiens. He has just 44 games of NHL experience under his belt, and with the Rangers' established set of forwards, Belzile may have trouble getting in the lineup regularly.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Rangers Belzile (fractured leg) signed a two-year contract with the Rangers on Saturday, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.

Impact Belzile will get a two-way contract in his first season and one-way deal during the 2024-25 campaign. Belzile played 31 games for the Canadiens in 2022-23, scoring six times and adding eight assists. He will be a depth player for the Rangers.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Belzile is the Canadiens' nominee for Bill Masterton Trophy "It really surprised me," Belzile said. "I didn't think about it or expect to receive that honour. I'm grateful. It's a privilege for sure."

APRIL 10, 2023 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Alex Belzile is an easy choice as Canadiens' Masterton nominee: 'He never gave up' The 31-year-old finally got an opportunity to show at the NHL level the same engagement, passion and determination that brought him there.

APRIL 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Canadiens' Alex Belzile, Sean Monahan out for season Montreal Canadiens forwards Alex Belzile and Sean Monahan are both out for the season, the team said Monday.

APRIL 3, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Battle-scarred Canadiens just can't shake the injury bug Montreal officially rules out Sean Monahan, Alex Belzile and Juraj Slafkovsky for the last five games of the season.

APRIL 3, 2023 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Out for remainder of season Belzile will miss the rest of the 2022-23 season due to a fractured leg.

Impact Belzile, who will miss the final five games of the year, will have the summer to recover before training camp. In 31 games this season, he produced six goals, 14 points, 40 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and 27 hits.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Monday Belzile scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 4-3 shootout victory over the Sabres.

Impact Belzile gave Montreal a 2-1 lead early in the second period, beating Eric Comrie with a wrist shot after finding himself alone on a rush. Belzile has now scored in back-to-back games after going seven games without a goal. The 31-year-old winger is up to six goals and 14 points through 28 games this season.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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