Chris Kreider signed with the Montreal Canadiens (signing) — official Sep 12, 2026.

What we know

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  Aug 13, 2026reported

  Florian Xhekaj, Chris Kreider draw fresh NHL trade chatter

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  Sep 9, 2026official

  Placed LW Chris Kreider on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract.

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  Sep 9, 2026reported

  Ducks place Chris Kreider on unconditional waivers for contract termination

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  Sep 10, 2026reported

  Ducks terminate Chris Kreider’s contract after waivers

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  Sep 10, 2026reported

  Chris Kreider clears termination waivers, opening $6.5M in cap space

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  Sep 10, 2026reported✓ confirmed Sep 10, 2026

  Chris Kreider becomes unrestricted free agent after one season in Anaheim

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  Sep 12, 2026official

  Signed F Chris Kreider to a one-year contract.

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  Sep 14, 2026reported

  Chris Kreider reports for first day with Canadiens

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  Sep 16, 2026reported

  Chris Kreider signs 1-year deal

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  Sep 22, 2026reported

  Chris Kreider says dabbling in Russian irks opponents

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  Sep 12, 2026settled

  team_membership recorded: Montreal Canadiens (signing)

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