Canadiens get Kinkaid

Keith Kinkaid with the New Jersey Devils. Credit: Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire

The Montreal Canadiens have signed goaltender Keith Kinkaid to a 1 year, 1.75 million dollar contract.

At 6'03 and 195 pounds, Kinkaid spent last season split between the New Jersey Devils and Columbus Blue Jackets. In 41 games with the Devils, he posted a 15-18 record with a 3.36 GAA and 3 shutouts.

With Antti Niemi struggling to stay consistent last season, Kinkaid give the Habs a solid, reliable back, something they haven't had since the days of Peter Budaj.

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