NHL World Erupts After Chris Kreider Signs With Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens have signed 35-year-old forward Chris Kreider, ending speculation about where the veteran player would land in free agency. The signing generated significant mixed reactions across social media from NHL fans and analysts. Kreider, who was photographed at Honda Center on March 3, 2026, during a game between the Anaheim Ducks and the Colorado Avalanche, appears to have changed teams before finalizing his move to Montreal.