Kreider Waiver Could Bring Him Home | NHL News

The Anaheim Ducks are reportedly preparing to waive Chris Kreider, aiming to terminate his contract and make him a free agent — a move he’s said to agree with, as he seeks to return to the East Coast for family reasons. After spending his entire career with the Rangers before his trade to Anaheim, Kreider’s departure stung New York fans, who cherished his power-play dominance and franchise records. Now, with the Ducks jockeying for cap space ahead of talks with Cutter Gauthier, Kreider’s $6.5M deal becomes a strategic asset. While the Rangers currently lack room to sign him outr...