The Montreal Canadiens have taken a significant step in their roster development by signing defenseman Maksymilian Szuber to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season. This move marks the official beginning of Szuber’s journey with the Canadiens organization, following his acquisition from the Utah Mammoth earlier this offseason in exchange for forward Joshua Roy.
Szuber, a 6-foot-3 blueliner, showcased his skills in the AHL with the Tucson Roadrunners last season. In 65 games during the 2025-26 campaign, he recorded 11 goals, 16 assists, and a total of 27 points. His performance followed a solid 2024-25 season, where he tallied seven goals and 25 assists, accumulating 32 points over the same number of games.
While Szuber possesses one game of NHL experience from the 2023-24 season with the Arizona Coyotes, he is eager to expand his presence in the league. With this new contract, the 23-year-old defenseman is poised to make a mark, though he is expected to play a pivotal role on the Laval Rocket’s blueline during the upcoming season.
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