Sometimes players take time to settle in with new teams. It takes a year, sometimes more, to earn the trust of the organization and their coaching staff.
Matheson is on his third NHL team, and it happens to be his home town club in Montreal.
He's part of the leadership group of this young team.
Matheson has always been an elite skater. He's capable of leading the rush or joining as an extra layer offensively. Defensively he's quick to space. If he does get caught up ice he has the quickness to track back and catch the play / defend his zone.
Matheson isn't a perfect player, nobody is, but his impact his being felt throughout the Canadiens lineup.
He's producing offense and being deployed in all situations. He matches up against all of the top players from the opposition.
Consider these stats to start the season :
7GP - 2G-3A-5PTS (-1)
26:00 TOI - 17:01 ES - 4:31 PP - 4:27 PK
22 Shots on goal
6 Hits - 21 Shot blocks
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
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| 2022-23 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 48 | 8 | 26 | 34 | 7 | 33 |
| 2021-22 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 74 | 11 | 20 | 31 | 12 | 33 |
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