Habs fans are unanimously opposed to Patrik Laine's potential extension with the Canadiens

Habs fans on social media reacted like the Montreal Canadiens They are reportedly working on contract extensions for defenseman Mike Matheson and forward Patrik Laine.

With the team off to a strong 5-2 start to the new season under coach Martin St. Louis, GM Kent Hughes seems focused on securing two key players amid a rebuilding-to-contender transition.

Matheson is in the final year of his eight-year, $39 million contract. The 31-year-old has been a solid piece on the blue line for the Habs. Meanwhile, Patrik Laine is also in the final year of his four-year, $34.8 million contract.

The 26-year-old Finnish star overcame injuries and personal challenges last season to score 20 goals in limited action. Here's how Montreal Canadiens fans reacted on X (formerly Twitter):

One tweeted:

“Laine was a huge signing mistake.”

another he entered:

“Matheson, sure. Laine, hell no. No way they're working on it.”

Here are some of the other top reactions to X:

“Fortunately, the interior is Pagnotta and he is always wrong,” wrote a third fan.

“Matheson yes but Liane I doubt it. He doesn't fit here and with others waiting in the wings they will move on if not this year then in the off season.” a user X commented.

“If Laine signs an extension, then Hughes needs to be fired.” another fan wrote.

“Sorry, but Laine shouldn't be getting an extension, unless it's 1.5 million for one year MAX,” another entered.

NHL Insider offers the latest on Mike Matheson and Patrik Laine's contract situation with the Montreal Canadiens

according to NHL According to David Pagnotta of “The Fourth Period,” extension talks for Matheson began over the summer, with the defenseman interested in staying with the Canadiens.

It could be a three- or four-year extension, although Matheson may seek a slightly higher amount. Matheson has five points with two goals and three assists this season.

“They had dialogue over the summer. They got involved in it again in the preseason, and right now they're back and forth. It's an open line of communication. He'd like to stay. The Habs would like to do it, but how does it work? Are we talking about a three- or four-year extension? I think he wants to be in that range, depending on the tenure,” Faceoff Pagnotta said, via the Daily.

For Patrick Laineextension talks occurred in the summer and were revisited in the preseason. However, both sides are currently taking a cautious approach. Laine has one point in five games this season.