Rangers Trade Veteran Chris Kreider To Ducks In Major Roster Shift

The New York Rangers have traded veteran forward Chris Kreider to the Anaheim Ducks after a disappointing 2024-25 season in which the Rangers missed the playoffs despite winning the Presidents' Trophy the previous year. Kreider, who spent 13 seasons with the Rangers and ranks third all-time in goals and first in playoff goals for the team, agreed to waive his no-trade clause for the move. In return, the Rangers receive promising young center Carey Terrance and a 2025 third-round draft pick, while the Ducks send a 2025 fourth-round pick to New York. Kreider's departure marks the end of an era for the Rangers, but also gives the team much-needed salary cap flexibility as they aim to rebuild their roster and improve their prospect pipeline. For the Ducks, Kreider brings veteran leadership to a young core that includes stars like Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier, with the hope of returning the team to consistent playoff contention. Meanwhile, Rangers teammate Mika Zibanejad may also consider waiving his no-move clause, signaling further potential changes to the Rangers' core.