Kreider Joins Canadiens Amid History | NHL News

0:00On September 13th, so the Canadians just signed Chris Criter and yeah, that's a move that's got people talking especially in Montreal. Criter, who's 35 now, had a solid season last year with 39 goals, but he's coming off a 50 point campaign. The big question is why he'd go to Montreal? And the thinking is he genuinely believes that team can win right now. The team itself, the Canadians, also signed him. This is the same guy who, back in the 2014 playoffs, had that infamous collision with Kerry Price. It's a bit of a head scratcher for the have to bring him in, considering their lineup is already pretty set with guys like Cole Caulfield and Alex. New Hook. Adding Criter doesn't really feel their biggest need, which is at center. They were even playing a fourth liner there during the playoffs. While he adds some scoring depth, he might be taking a spot that a younger prospect could use to develop. It's a low risk. One year deal though, so the financial commitment isn't huge. Now, for the Montreal fans, this is a tough pill to swallow.

1:04Criter is not exactly popular there, given the history with Kerry Price and that 2014 playoffs series. Some still blame him for Price's career being cut short, even though Price's contract just ended and he's headed to the Hall of Fame. Ultimately, Criter is signing for just one year and seemingly accepting the potential jeers signals he sees a real chance to win with this Canadians. Team, it's an interesting gamble by the team's management and whether it pays off for Montreal remains to be seen, especially given the history. That's the story for today. NHL News Today, driven by AI.