Kreider signs with Canadiens after Ducks terminate contract

The 35-year-old forward had his contract terminated by the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, one day after he was placed on unconditional waivers and went unclaimed. He had one season remaining on the seven-year, $45.5 million contract ($6.5 million average annual value) he signed with the New York Rangers on Feb. 24, 2020.

Kreider had 50 points (22 goals, 28 assists) in 75 regular-season games and seven points (two goals, five assists) in 12 Stanley Cup Playoff games last season, his first with the Ducks after being traded by the Rangers for forward prospect Carey Terrance and a third-round pick in