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Kreider’s One-Year Boost for Canadiens | Montreal Canadiens News
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- Sep 12, 2026
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- 89
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Summary
Montreal Canadiens pull off a savvy move by signing 35-year-old Chris Kreider on a one-year, $2.15M deal with potential bonuses — he delivered 22 goals and 50 points last season. While some fans recall his past playoff drama, the Habs see him as the gritty, physical boost they’ve been missing — especially since top targets like Knies and Marchenko slipped away. Kreider’s drawn to Montreal’s Eastern Conference Final run and has ties to GM Jeff Gorton and coach Martin St-Louis. This short-term deal gives the Canadiens immediate firepower without blocking younger players’ development, making it a smart, flexible addition for now. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a2b18c2c6f92208d