Chris Kreider
LW · Montréal CanadiensFull data
Contract
Signed 2026-09-12 — expires 2026-27 as ufa
| Season | Base salary | Signing bonus | Cap hit | Clauses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | $850,000 | $1,300,000 | $2,150,000 | NMC |
Source — as of 2026-09-15
Signed 2020-02-24 — expires 2025-26 as ufa
| Season | Base salary | Signing bonus | Cap hit | Clauses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | $2,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $6,500,000 | NMC |
| 2021-22 | $3,500,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,500,000 | NMC |
| 2022-23 | $1,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $6,500,000 | NMC |
| 2023-24 | $3,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $6,500,000 | NMC |
| 2024-25 | $5,000,000 | $0 | $6,500,000 | NMC, NTC |
| 2025-26 | $5,000,000 | $0 | $6,500,000 | NMC, NTC |
Source — as of 2026-09-15
Market value
Estimate based on comparable contracts — not a prediction of negotiations.
Projected AAV range (next contract): $4,982,650 – $5,777,150 (mid $5,209,650)
Most common term among comparables: 2 years
Recent market runs −11.5 % below historical comparables — adjustment applied.
Comparable contracts
- Anders Lee (2026-27, $5,400,000 × 3 · ★)
- Kyle Palmieri (2024-25, $4,750,000 × 2)
- Jordan Eberle (2025-26, $5,500,000 × 2)
- Brad Marchand (2024-25, $5,250,000 × 6)
- Charlie Coyle (2025-26, $6,000,000 × 6)
- Jordan Staal (2022-23, $2,918,750 × 4)
- Jamie Benn (2026-27, $850,000 × 1 · ★)
- Patrick Kane (2026-27, $8,000,000 × 2 · ★)
Key stats (2025-26)
GP 75
G 22
PTS 50
Advanced stats: MoneyPuck.com — as of 2026-08-27
Take it further
as of 2026-09-15