The NY Rangers and Anaheim Ducks announced Thursday that Rangers forward Chris Kreider has been traded to the Ducks.
The Rangers will receive prospect Carey Terrance in the trade, andare also getting a third-round pick in this year’s draft that originally belonged to the Toronto Maple Leafs; while the Ducks are getting back the fourth-round pick that went to New York in the Jacob Trouba trade in December.
Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek said in a news release: “Chris Kreider is the type of player we were looking to add this offseason. 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.”
Kreider was the Rangers’ longest-tenured player at 13 years; Rangers general manager Chris Drury added: “we want to thank Chris Kreider for all of his contributions to the Rangers organization over his stellar career. 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.”
Kreider, 34, was the No. 19 overall pick in the 2009 NHL Draft. He totaled 326 goals and 256 assists over his first 883 career appearances. Over 68 appearances this past season, Kreider had 22 goals and eight assists.
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