# Josh Anderson contract situation with Montreal Canadiens

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/josh-anderson-contract-situation-with-montreal-canadiens
> Updated: 2026-10-16T15:59:23.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Montreal Canadiens forward Josh Anderson has expressed a desire to remain with the team to finish his professional career. Anderson, who is currently in the final year of a seven-year contract, stated his affection for the city during an interview on BPM Sports’ ‘Tailgate’. 

Following these comments, reports indicated that General Manager Kent Hughes met with Anderson prior to the season to discuss his future. While Anderson is seeking a long-term extension, his agent, Darren Ferris, has a history of negotiating deals near the expiration of contracts. Analysts have speculated that a potential multi-year extension could last approximately four to five years.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: Josh Anderson seeks long-term extension with Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens forward Josh Anderson seeks a long-term extension with the team, despite potential negotiation timing preferences from his agent. Fans have also been chanting for Detroit's Dylan Larkin.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/josh-anderson-seeks-long-term-extension-with-montreal-canadiens

### 2026-10-12: Josh Anderson expresses desire to finish career in Montreal

Josh Anderson has expressed his desire to remain in Montreal and finish his professional career with the team as he enters the final year of his current contract.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/josh-anderson-expresses-desire-to-finish-career-in-montreal

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