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Latest On Chris Kreider Contract Details

By Bradley Keith | at September 13, 2026 11:56 am The Canadiens surprised some when they signed forward Chris Kreider to a one-year deal yesterday, worth $2.15MM in base salary with performance bonuses attached. Those details have now become apparent, according to PuckPedia. Most notably, the pact includes a no-movement clause, as the Massachusetts native sought security closer to home after the sudden ending on the West Coast. Kreider will net another $2 million at just ten games played, as w...

Canadiens Sign RFA Zach Bolduc To Extension

It's just days ahead of training camp and the Montreal Canadiens came into the weekend with two notable unsigned restricted free agents. They've taken care of one of those pieces of business, signing Zach Bolduc to a four-year deal with a $4.2 million AAV. Zach Bolduc 4 x $4.2M Montreal — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) September 13, 2026 It's pretty close to bang on what kind of deal we were all expecting for the 23-year-old two-way forward. He will now be set to hit unrestricted free agency...

Zachary Bolduc signs four-year contract extension with Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens have signed one of their outstanding restricted free agents, reaching an agreement on a four-year contract with Zachary Bolduc. Les Canadiens s'entendent sur les termes d'un contrat de quatre saisons (2026-2027 à 2029-2030) avec l'attaquant Zachary Bolduc. The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a four-year contract (2026-27 to 2029-30) with forward Zachary Bolduc. #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/Z2oku5A0V4 — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) September 13, 2026 ...

Last-minute move Canadiens must make ahead of 2026-27 season

The Montreal Canadiens have been making serious progress. They turned themselves into a playoff team two years ago and the progress continued last year when they finished the season with a 48-24-10 record that resulted in a tie for second place in the Atlantic Division with the Tampa Bay Lightning and 106 points. The most […] The post Last-minute move Canadiens must make ahead of 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Daily: Red Wings Prospects Dig Down; Former Duck Makes Canadiens Flight

The post The Daily: Red Wings Prospects Dig Down; Former Duck Makes Canadiens Flight appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now . The first game of the Red Wings prospect tournament is over, with Detroit managing a thrilling last-second comeback to force […] The post The Daily: Red Wings Prospects Dig Down; Former Duck Makes Canadiens Flight appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now .

Montreal Canadiens & Nashville Predators Linked To Interesting Trade

Keep an eye on the Montreal Canadiens, as it feels like this could be a season where they go all in to try and win the Stanley Cup. And, from the sounds of it, there's a veteran center they've been linked to on the trade market, once again this season. According to The Score's Josh Wegman, he feels the Canadiens should be targeting Ryan O'Reilly from the Nashville Predators as a perfect number-two center to pair up with Nick Suzuki. ROR is on the dismal Predators, who have been making some int...

Sunday Habs Headlines: Chris Kreider chose Montreal fit over more money

Montreal Canadiens news and notes Chris Kreider had bigger offers, but chose to sign with Montreal. [ Sportsnet ] Kreider arrives to a Canadiens team with several familiar faces. [ TVA Sports ] Kreider’s deal has a $2.15-million base salary, with $3.25 million in potential performance bonuses. [ The Athletic ] Debating Nick Suzuki versus Aleksander Barkov for a spot among the top 10 NHL players. [ TSN ] Trevor Letowski is happy that his new development role maintains...

Lariviere: Chris Kreider Fits Well With The Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens’ signing of veteran forward Chris Kreider may have come as a shock to many on Saturday, but it makes a lot of sense for both the organization and the player.  One of the biggest needs the Montreal Canadiens had going into the off-season was a big power-forward type who could produce offence […] The post Lariviere: Chris Kreider Fits Well With The Montreal Canadiens appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Canadiens make easy bet on Kreider’s experience, offensive upside

MONTREAL — A $2.15-million, one-year contract for a six-foot-three, 232-pound, 35-year-old winger who has over 1000 games of NHL experience and is still producing at a reasonable rate is hardly a gamble. You could even say the Montreal Canadiens stole Chris Kreider after the remainder of the player’s six-year, $45.5-million contract with the Anaheim Ducks was ripped up on Thursday. There was one year left on it, with $4 million owed to Kreider, and he turned away from it — and from bigger-mone...

Kreider Signs With Habs – Tony Marinaro Instant Reaction | The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro Clips

Tony Marinaro discusses the Montreal Canadiens signing Chris Kreider and why Habs fans need to put their emotions about the past aside. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCPNJq6o7uf5_y3_wC7L3QTA Advertise with Sick Media: https://form.jotform.com/232115820405040 Subscribe to our Canadiens newsletter: https://sick-newsletter-canadiens.beehiiv.com/subscribe For the latest sports news and trending topics, visit our website: https://thesickpodcast.com/ Shop our merch: https://sick...

NHL News: Chris Kreider Signs with the Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens on Saturday afternoon announced they signed Chris Kreider to a one-year deal with an average annual value of $2.15 million. Les Canadiens s’entendent sur les termes d’un contrat d’une saison (2026-2027) avec l’attaquant Chris Kreider. The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a one-year contract (2026-27) with forward Chris Kreider.#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/7Hi5Dm83OP — […]

NHL News: Chris Kreider Signs with the Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens on Saturday afternoon announced they signed Chris Kreider to a one-year deal with an average annual value of $2.15 million. Les Canadiens s’entendent sur les termes d’un contrat d’une saison (2026-2027) avec l’attaquant Chris Kreider. The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a one-year contract (2026-27) with forward Chris Kreider.#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/7Hi5Dm83OP — […]

Canadiens sign Chris Kreider to one-year contract

The Montreal Canadiens announced Saturday they signed forward Chris Kreider to a one-year contract. According to PuckPedia, the deal is worth $2.15 million. Earlier this week, the Anaheim Ducks placed Kreider on waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract. He was not claimed on waivers, which made him an unrestricted free agent. He had one year left with an average annual value (AAV) of $6.5 million. According to TSN hockey insider Pierre LeBrun, Kreider had three teams to choose from,...

Montreal Canadiens Sign Veteran Winger Chris Kreider

The Montreal Canadiens added more depth to their forward group on Saturday by signing veteran winger Chris Kreider to a one-year, $2.1 million and bonus-laden contract. The one-year deal between the Canadiens and Kreider includes up to $3.25 million in performance bonuses. The 35-year-old forward was placed on unconditional waivers by the Anaheim Ducks for […] The post Montreal Canadiens Sign Veteran Winger Chris Kreider appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Canadiens sign Chris Kreider to one-year contract after veteran scorer waived by Ducks

Chris Kreider has found his new home. The 35-year-old winger signed a one-year contract Saturday with the Montreal Canadiens. Per TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun, Kreider’s cap hit will be $2.15 million, and bonuses can push the deal to as much as $5.4 million. Les Canadiens s'entendent sur les termes d'un contrat d'une saison (2026-2027)

Chris Kreider picks Canadiens in free agency on $2.15 million contract

Following 13 years with the New York Rangers, the Northeast-born Chris Kreider was traded to the Anaheim Ducks last offseason. The veteran left winger will have to make another big adjustment before the 2026-27 campaign. This was his choice, though. Kreider is signing a one-year, $2.15 million contract with the Montreal Canadiens, per Frank Seravalli. […] The post Chris Kreider picks Canadiens in free agency on $2.15 million contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .