Montreal (AP) — Chris Kreider has finalized a contract with the Montreal Canadiens for the current season after amicably ending his previous agreement with the Anaheim Ducks earlier this week. Originally from Massachusetts, Kreider was eager to return to the Eastern Conference to be nearer to his family, especially after spending last year playing in Southern California following his trade from the New York Rangers. The 35-year-old winger joins a youthful Canadiens squad that recently advanced to the Eastern Conference finals before falling to the eventual Stanley Cup champions, Carolina. Kreider has been a notable figure in Montreal fan discussions since a playoff clash with Carey Price in 2014, during which he was booed after a collision that led to Price’s knee injury, causing him to miss subsequent games that spring.
Fan Take: Kreider’s move to Montreal could energize the team’s forward line and bring a new level of intensity. For hockey fans, this shift signals the ongoing reshuffling of star players, reminding us how moves like this can significantly impact team dynamics and the excitement of the season ahead.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
