Chris Kreider Traded to Ducks for Prospect, Pick

Chris Kreider, the New York Rangers' all-time playoff goals leader and longest-tenured player, has agreed to waive his no-trade clause and will be traded to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for 20-year-old prospect Carey Terrance and a mid-round draft pick swap. Kreider, who scored 22 goals and eight assists last season after battling injuries, leaves New York after 13 years with the club, including a 52-goal campaign and multiple deep playoff runs. The Ducks will assume the final two years of Kreider's $6.5 million annual contract. With this trade, the Rangers clear nearly $15 million in cap space to reshape their roster following a disappointing season and coaching changes. The move signals a shift toward youth and flexibility for the Rangers, while Anaheim, under new coach Joel Quenneville, seeks to accelerate their rebuild with Kreider's experience. Kreider's legacy remains significant in New York, with possible jersey retirement in the future.