The Montreal Canadiens announced they agreed to terms on a four-year contract (2023-24 to 2026-27) with forward Alex Newhook.
The new deal will pay the 22-year-old an average salary of $2.9 million per season.
The Canadiens agree to terms on a four-year contract (2023-24 to 2026-27) with forward Alex Newhook.#GoHabsGo https://t.co/XT5NRb0rvw
— Canadiens MontrĂ©al (@CanadiensMTL) July 11, 2023
One day before last month’s Entry Draft, the Habs acquired Newhook in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche. Montreal gave up a first-round draft pick (31st overall), a second-round draft pick (37th overall), and prospect Gianni Fairbrother to acquire him.
Drafted 16th overall by Colorado in 2019, as a rookie, Newhook won the Stanley Cup with the Avalanche in 2022
Last season, the St. John’s, Newfoundland native netted 14 and 16 assists over 82 games in Colorado.