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Alex Texier

Alexandre Texier is a French professional ice hockey forward who has played in the National Hockey League (NHL).

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Alexandre Texier is a French professional ice hockey forward who has played in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2017 and, as of the latest available sources, plays for the Montreal Canadiens. He was born in Saint-Martin-d'Hères, France, on 13 September 1999.

Early life and background

Texier was born in Saint-Martin-d'Hères, France. He developed as a French ice hockey player before being drafted into the NHL in 2017.

NHL career

Texier made his NHL debut with the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2018-19 season and remained with the organization through multiple seasons. He later played for the St. Louis Blues and then signed with the Montreal Canadiens in November 2025.

Playing style and position

Texier is listed as a forward, specifically a left wing on some roster pages. He is known as a two-way skater who has contributed both scoring and penalty-killing minutes across his NHL career.

Career statistics

Available sources report different career totals because they were updated at different times. Recent summaries list him with 2025-26 regular-season production for Montreal, while cumulative career totals vary between sources.

Key facts

  • Texier is a French-born NHL forward.
  • He was selected 45th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.
  • He made his NHL debut with Columbus in 2018-19.
  • He joined the Montreal Canadiens in November 2025.
  • His NHL career totals are listed at 232 games, 40 goals, 50 assists and 90 points in one source, while another source gives 283 games, 48 goals, 63 assists and 111 points.
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Canadian context

Texier plays for the Montreal Canadiens, one of the NHL’s Canadian franchises, making him a current player of interest to Canadian hockey fans.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Alex Texier?
Alex Texier, full name Alexandre Texier, is a French professional ice hockey forward who has played in the NHL.
What team does Alex Texier play for?
As of the latest available sources, he plays for the Montreal Canadiens.
How old is Alex Texier?
He was born on 13 September 1999, which makes him 26 years old.
Where is Alex Texier from?
He is from Saint-Martin-d'Hères, France.
What happened to Alex Texier?
He left the St. Louis Blues after his contract was terminated in 2025 and later signed with the Montreal Canadiens in November 2025.
What is Alex Texier's NHL stats?
One source lists his career NHL totals as 283 games, 48 goals, 63 assists and 111 points; another lists 232 games, 40 goals, 50 assists and 90 points. The discrepancy reflects different update dates.

References

  1. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/player/alexandre-texier-8480074
    Supports: Birthdate, birthplace, physical profile, draft position, and career statistics.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandre_Texier
    Supports: Current team identification and basic biographical details.
  3. NHL.com (Columbus Blue Jackets) — https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/news/5-questions-with-blue-jackets-forward-alexandre-texier
    Supports: French birthplace, 2017 draft selection, and early NHL career notes.
  4. Yahoo Sports — https://www.yahoosports.com/articles/former-blue-jacket-forward-nets-142219347.html
    Supports: 2024 trade to St. Louis Blues, later contract termination, and signing with Montreal in 2025.
  5. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/4233880/alexandre-texier
    Supports: Current team, birthdate, birthplace, and career stats.
  6. HockeyDB — https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=195106
    Supports: NHL totals and season-by-season statistics.