Anaheim Ducks are acquiring all-star forward Chris Kreider from the New York Rangers in exchange for a high-end prospect.

According to multiple reports, a deal is done for longtime Rangers forward Chris Kreider to be traded to the Ducks in exchange for promising young centre Carey Terrance.

The Ducks reportedly willing to absorb the full remainder of Kreider’s contract as he waived his trade clause to let the trade go through on Thursday.

The 33-year-old veteran winger carries a $6.5 million cap hit through the 2026–27 season and has a 15-team no-trade clause, which means Kreider’s willingness to waive it for Anaheim would be a key factor before any paperwork is signed.

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Kreider’s Fit in Anaheim: Much Needed Addition For Win-Now Attitude 

Should the deal go through, the Ducks would get a proven top-six forward who brings leadership, physicality, and scoring touch. Many insiders, including Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman noted entering the off-season that the Ducks would be aggressive in acquiring talent in an attempt to make the postseason. 

For Ducks GM Pat Verbeek, taking on Kreider’s contract in full is a bold move that suggests Anaheim is ready to accelerate its rebuild timeline. With well over $20 million in projected cap space, the Ducks are one of the few teams that could comfortably accommodate a deal like this without requiring salary retention from New York.

Kreider, known for his net-front presence and explosive speed, has been a fixture in New York since being drafted 19th overall back in 2009 and since has tallied over 326 goals, totalling 582 points through 883 games. His playoff experience and veteran poise would provide a stabilizing force to a young Anaheim roster led by Trevor Zegras, Leo Carlsson, and Mason McTavish.

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Who Is Carey Terrance?

Heading to the Rangers in the proposed swap would be Carey Terrance, one of Anaheim’s most intriguing forward prospects. Drafted 59th overall in 2023, Terrance is a versatile centre, who showcased his elite talents when notching 33 goals and 67 points in 68 games with the OHL’s Erie Otters. Terrance also earned international attention after helping Team USA secure gold at the 2024 World Junior Championship.

For New York, this deal would clear valuable cap space while bringing in a potential top six forward in the future and could work as a solid bottom six role next season when they aim to return to the postseason. 

Betting Implications

From a sports betting perspective, this trade could tilt the futures market in subtle but meaningful ways. Kreider’s addition would boost the Ducks’ credibility as a sleeper pick in the Pacific Division. Anaheim's odds to make the playoffs haven't surfaced just yet but are starting to look like a solid value bet especially with the Ducks agenda likely being to continue adding. 

For the Rangers, shipping out Kreider might look like a step backward, especially to casual fans and bettors, but it could provide a shakeup to the roster and the culture as they look to enter free agency with more cap flexibility to make more adjustments. In the short term, New York’s Stanley Cup odds may see a minor dip (currently around +3400), but the move could pay off long term if the cap space is reinvested wisely.

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Prop Bets to Watch

If Kreider joins the Ducks, look for props related to his production to get interesting. With Anaheim, he'd likely see top-line minutes and power-play time, making overs on goals and points very viable, especially early in the season. His goal total may spike simply due to a change in usage as he should lead the team in forwards average time on ice.