The Montreal Canadiens have reached a one-year agreement with free agent forward Chris Kreider. The club confirmed the signing on Saturday, though the financial specifics were not made public.
On Wednesday, Kreider and the Ducks mutually consented to terminate his contract
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The Montreal Canadiens have signed unrestricted free agent forward Chris Kreider to a one-year contract.
The signing was officially announced by the franchise on Saturday, with financial terms kept confidential.
Prior to signing, Kreider and the Anaheim Ducks came to a mutual agreement on Wednesday to end his contract, clearing the way for his transition to Montreal.
His tenure with Anaheim lasted only one season, following a trade from the New York Rangers in June 2025.
Over a career spanning 958 games split between the Rangers and the Ducks, he has racked up 348 goals and 284 assists.
Last season with Anaheim, the 35-year-old veteran contributor registered 22 goals and 28 assists.
