Montreal Canadiens emerge as potential destination for veteran Chris Kreider
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
The Anaheim Ducks are placing forward Chris Kreider on waivers for the purpose of a mutual contract termination. The veteran intends to sign with an East Coast team and has indicated he will not report to a club that claims him if it does not meet his preferences. The Montreal Canadiens, currently possessing approximately $9.8 million in salary cap space, have been identified as a logical suitor for the 35-year-old. Montreal is seeking a top-six forward and could offer a one-year deal worth $4 million. Such an arrangement would provide the Canadiens with experienced depth alongside younger players like Ivan Demidov while avoiding long-term financial commitments. Kreider previously played for current Montreal head coach Martin St. Louis during his rookie season with the New York Rangers.
- •Anaheim Ducks are terminating the contract of Chris Kreider via waivers.
- •Chris Kreider requires a destination on the East Coast.
- •Montreal Canadiens hold $9.8 million in projected salary cap space.
- •Chris Kreider recorded 22 goals during the previous season.
- •Montreal head coach Martin St. Louis was a teammate of Kreider in New York.
- 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — Canadiens Had Inside Track on Kreider All Along
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — NHL World Erupts After Chris Kreider Signs With Montreal Canadiens
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — NHL Free Agency: Evaluating Kreider’s Potential Impact With Canadiens
- 5:59 AMYahoo Sports — Canadiens Could Be Ideal Destination for Kreider, Insider Floats
"The Montreal Canadiens have now signed Chris Kreider, and as expected, social media erupted with fans and analysts chiming in.Rumors have been swirling about where the 35-year-old forward would land.Now that he’s found a home, the decision was met with mixed reactions.NHL World Reacts to Canadiens Signing Chris KreiderFollowing the announcement, the NHL world took […] The post NHL World Erupts After Chris Kreider Signs With Montreal Canadiens appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Montreal Canadiens could be an ideal fit for Chris Kreider, as one notable insider floated as soon as news hit the wire. The post Canadiens Could Be Ideal Destination for Kreider, Insider Floats appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Montreal Canadiens were the most logical destination for Chris Kreider all along, especially given certain connections. The post Canadiens Had Inside Track on Kreider All Along appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 6:42 PMCanadiens Had Inside Track on Kreider All Along
The Montreal Canadiens were the most logical destination for Chris Kreider all along, especially given certain connections. The post Canadiens Had Inside Track on Kreider All Along appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 1:00 AMNHL World Erupts After Chris Kreider Signs With Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens have now signed Chris Kreider, and as expected, social media erupted with fans and analysts chiming in.Rumors have been swirling about where the 35-year-old forward would land.Now that he’s found a home, the decision was met with mixed reactions.NHL World Reacts to Canadiens Signing Chris KreiderFollowing the announcement, the NHL world took […] The post NHL World Erupts After Chris Kreider Signs With Montreal Canadiens appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 7:41 PMNHL Free Agency: Evaluating Kreider’s Potential Impact With Canadiens
Let’s make one thing very clear: joining the Montreal Canadiens would be rather complicated for unrestricted free agent Chris Kreider. […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 5:59 AMCanadiens Could Be Ideal Destination for Kreider, Insider Floats
The Montreal Canadiens could be an ideal fit for Chris Kreider, as one notable insider floated as soon as news hit the wire. The post Canadiens Could Be Ideal Destination for Kreider, Insider Floats appeared first on HEAVY.
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