# Montreal Canadiens sign Chris Kreider in bold move | Habs re-sign Zach Bolduc | Where will they play?

Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-canadiens-daily-podcast-on-the-montreal-canadiens-444785/montreal-canadiens-sign-chris-kreider-in-bold-move-habs-re-sign-zach-bolduc-where-will-they-play
Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-canadiens-daily-podcast-on-the-montreal-canadiens-444785/montreal-canadiens-sign-chris-kreider-in-bold-move-habs-re-sign-zach-bolduc-where-will-they-play.md
Podcast: [Locked On Canadiens - Daily Podcast on the Montreal Canadiens](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-canadiens-daily-podcast-on-the-montreal-canadiens-444785)
Published: 2026-09-14T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-canadiens/
Audio file: https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/7394b4/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/89bc21bd-170a-47f3-9426-fcea89a4bba1/episodes/3b362447-d668-4a5f-9393-ab8cc2c8572b/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=89bc21bd-170a-47f3-9426-fcea89a4bba1&awEpisodeId=3b362447-d668-4a5f-9393-ab8cc2c8572b&feed=sKoAYobd
Processing state: not_requested
JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-canadiens-daily-podcast-on-the-montreal-canadiens-444785/episodes/montreal-canadiens-sign-chris-kreider-in-bold-move-habs-re-sign-zach-bolduc-where-will-they-play
Duration seconds: 1870

## Resource

Montreal Canadiens shake up the offseason by signing Chris Kreider in a move that's both hilarious and strategic. With emotions still lingering from Kreider’s infamous hit on Carey Price, the fan base is buzzing—can forgiveness fuel playoff aspirations, or will old grudges linger? Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert dissect Kreider’s bold decision to join a city that loves to boo him and explore how his big-game pedigree and net-front presence could elevate Montreal’s second line. The episode also covers Zachary Bolduc’s new four-year contract and its implications for the Canadiens’ roster, with questions swirling around evolving line combinations, player development, and the ever-present Arber Xhekaj contract watch. Insights include cap management, leadership in the locker room, and how GM Kent Hughes might not be finished making waves. Tune in for lively takes on Montreal’s momentum—as the Habs gear up for an unpredictable and potentially thrilling NHL season.

## Actions

- request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-canadiens-daily-podcast-on-the-montreal-canadiens-444785/episodes/montreal-canadiens-sign-chris-kreider-in-bold-move-habs-re-sign-zach-bolduc-where-will-they-play/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode.
- read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-canadiens-daily-podcast-on-the-montreal-canadiens-444785/montreal-canadiens-sign-chris-kreider-in-bold-move-habs-re-sign-zach-bolduc-where-will-they-play.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource.

A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed.

## Transcript

Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.