June 13, 2025 | 12:30pm ET
TheFourthPeriod.com

DUCKS ACQUIRE KREIDER FROM RANGERS

Chris Kreider, forward

The New York Rangers have traded winger Chris Kreider and a 2025 fourth-round draft pick to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for forward Carey Terrance and a 2025 third-round pick.

“Chris Kreider is the type of player we were looking to add this offseason,” said Ducks GM Pat Verbeek. “He has size, speed and is a clutch performer that elevates his game in big moments. Chris also upgrades both of our special teams units, something we really needed to address.”

A two-time NHL All Star, Kreider is one of six players to score at least 149 regular-season and 24 playoff goals the last four seasons, joining Leon Draisaitl, Nathan MacKinnon, Connor McDavid, Mikko Rantanen and Sam Reinhart. Since the start of 2021-22, Kreider leads the NHL in shorthanded goals (SHG, 13) and is fifth in powerplay goals (PPG, 58).

“We want to thank Chris Kreider for all of his contributions to the Rangers organization over his stellar career,” Rangers GM Chris Drury said. “Chris has been an integral part of some of the most iconic moments in Rangers history, including setting multiple franchise records and helping the team advance to the 2014 Stanley Cup Final. His leadership on the ice and tireless efforts in the community - which he was recognized for as the inaugural recipient of the Rod Gilbert "Mr. Ranger" Award - only add to his distinguished Rangers legacy. Chris will always be a Ranger and we wish him and his family all the best.”

Terrance, 20, captained the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League this past season, registering 20 goals and 19 assists for 39 points in 45 games. He was originally selected by the Ducks in the second round, 59th overall, of the 2023 NHL Draft.

Kreider, 34, has two years remaining on his seven-year, $45.5 million contract.