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NHL Rumors: Where Could Chris Kreider End Up? Seven Potential Destinations

NHL Rumors: Where Could Chris Kreider End Up? Seven Potential Destinations

Chris Kreider’s contract with the Anaheim Ducks has been terminated, and he’s become an unrestricted free agent. He’s collected a $1 million signing bonus already, but is forfeiting his $4 million salary.

Chris Kreider News / Field Level Media / September 10
Chris Kreider becomes free agent after Ducks terminate contract

Chris Kreider becomes free agent after Ducks terminate contract

The Anaheim Ducks terminated forward Chris Kreider's contract on Thursday after he went unclaimed on unconditional waivers. Kreider, 35, is now an unrestricted free agent with league training camps set to open next week.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 11
Five potential landing spots for Chris Kreider

Five potential landing spots for Chris Kreider

Chris Kreider is unexpectedly available less than a month before the start of the NHL season. The Anaheim Ducks placed the veteran winger on unconditional waivers and terminated the final year of his contract by mutual agreement.

Anaheim Ducks News / Athlon Sports / September 10
Chris Kreider's Likely Destination Emerges After Ducks Waive Veteran

Chris Kreider's Likely Destination Emerges After Ducks Waive Veteran

Chris Kreider’s time with the Anaheim Ducks is coming to an end after just one season together, putting the longtime New York Rangers forward in position to choose his next NHL destination.

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Chris Kreider's departure has cleared the deck and subsequently left a hole at the top of the Anaheim Ducks lineup

Chris Kreider's departure has cleared the deck and subsequently left a hole at the top of the Anaheim Ducks lineup

With the opening of training camp on the horizon, the Anaheim Ducks finally decided to make a tough, but necessary move by placing Chris Kreider on waivers for the purpose of contract termination, as reported by Elliotte Friedman.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / September 9
Leo Carlsson gives wild comment about team waiving Chris Kreider

Ducks' Leo Carlsson gives wild comment about team waiving Chris Kreider

There might not have been a more impactful contract signed in the NHL this offseason than the five-year, $90 million offer sheet Leo Carlsson signed with the Philadelphia Flyers in restricted free agency.

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Leo Carlsson News / NHL Trade Talk / September 9
Leo Carlsson Says Players Are Thanking Him, But His New Deal Came at a Cost

Leo Carlsson Says Players Are Thanking Him, But His New Deal Came at a Cost

Leo Carlsson didn’t just cash in this summer — he changed the game for everyone else, too. Speaking with the media on Wednesday, Carlsson was asked about his offer sheet, new extension in Anaheim, and the domino effect that it caused.

Cutter Gauthier News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 9
The closest ‘comparable’ for Ducks’ Cutter Gauthier’s next contract

The closest ‘comparable’ for Ducks’ Cutter Gauthier’s next contract

Cutter Gauthier emerged as one of the National Hockey League’s most lethal goal scorers in 2025-26, scoring 41 goals in 76 games in his sophomore campaign.

Anaheim Ducks News / Field Level Media / September 9
Report: Ducks placing veteran F Chris Kreider on waivers

Report: Ducks placing veteran F Chris Kreider on waivers

The Anaheim Ducks are placing forward Chris Kreider on waivers for the purposes of terminating his contract, ESPN reported Wednesday. The 35-year-old veteran is entering the final season of a seven-year, $45.5 million extension he signed while with the New York Rangers in February 2020.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

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Anaheim Ducks News / NHL Trade Talk / September 9
A Shocking Split: Kreider Leaves Millions Behind to Bail Out the Ducks

A Shocking Split: Kreider Leaves Millions Behind to Bail Out the Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks backed themselves into a brutal cap corner after matching Leo Carlsson’s $18M AAV offersheet. Add in the A.J. Greer signing and the big‑ticket deal for Pavel Mintyukov, and suddenly Anaheim was staring at just over $9 million in space with Cutter Gauthier still unsigned.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / September 9
Chris Kreider termination gives Ducks more flexibility amid Cutter Gauthier negotiations

Chris Kreider termination gives Ducks more flexibility amid Cutter Gauthier negotiations

General manager Pat Verbeek and the Anaheim Ducks were put into a bind earlier this summer when the Philadelphia Flyers signed Leo Carlsson to a five-year, $90-million offer sheet.

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Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / September 9
Ducks place Chris Kreider on waivers to terminate contract

Ducks place Chris Kreider on waivers to terminate contract

A veteran player is on his way to a new home. The Anaheim Ducks have placed forward Chris Kreider on waivers for the purpose of contract termination. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was the first to report the news on Wednesday.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 9
Ducks place Chris Kreider on waivers for purposes of contract termination

Ducks place Chris Kreider on waivers for purposes of contract termination

The Anaheim Ducks have placed veteran forward Chris Kreider on waivers for the purpose of contract termination.

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Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 8
Ducks’ Joel Quenneville sends message to to Leo Carlsson after historic contract

Ducks’ Joel Quenneville sends message to to Leo Carlsson after historic contract

Even though the Philadelphia Flyers attempted to pry away scoring forward Leo Carlsson from the Anaheim Ducks with a record-breaking offer sheet, the Ducks ultimately matched it.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pucks of a Feather / September 6
Three Anaheim Ducks prospects with the best chances of making the team

Three Anaheim Ducks prospects with the best chances of making the team

After experiencing one of their most tumultuous offseasons in the quite some time, the Anaheim Ducks and their fans have to be counting down the days until the start of the 2026-27 season.

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Klepov is poised to be another young star for Ducks

Klepov is poised to be another young star for Ducks

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Anaheim Ducks News / NHL Trade Talk / September 4
Ducks Could Trade Chris Kreider to Make Room for Cutter Gauthier

Ducks Could Trade Chris Kreider to Make Room for Cutter Gauthier

With training camp quickly approaching, the Anaheim Ducks have one major piece of unfinished business: getting Cutter Gauthier under contract. Gauthier remains a restricted free agent after a breakout 2025-26 season in which he led Anaheim with 41 goals and 69 points.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / September 4
Ducks News and Notes: Broadcast Changes, Number Retirement, and More

Ducks News and Notes: Broadcast Changes, Number Retirement, and More

We have officially reached the latter portion of the offseason, everyone. The Anaheim Ducks play preseason hockey this month– cue the confetti! The team has announced some changes to its broadcast, including a new streaming platform and format.

Ryan Getzlaf News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 2
Ryan Getzlaf To Have Number Retired By Ducks

Ryan Getzlaf To Have Number Retired By Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks will never have a player don #15 again. Yesterday afternoon, the Ducks announced they would retire Ryan Getzlaf’s number on January 30th of the upcoming season.

Ryan Getzlaf News / Daily Faceoff / September 1
Ducks to retire Ryan Getzlaf’s No. 15 during 2026-27 season

Ducks to retire Ryan Getzlaf’s No. 15 during 2026-27 season

The Anaheim Ducks will soon be honoring one of their all-time greats. According to a video posted by the team to social media featuring owners Henry and Susan Samueli calling Ducks legend Ryan Getzlaf, Getzlaf’s number 15 will get retired by the franchise this upcoming season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 28
Cale Makar signs record-setting extension with Avalanche

Cale Makar signs record-setting extension with Avalanche

There was never a question as to whether or not the Colorado Avalanche would sign defenseman Cale Makar to a long-term contract extension. The question was always a matter of when it would get done, how many years it would be worth, and how much money it would involve.

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Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / August 26
Ducks News and Notes: Lucius Signed, Nationally Broadcast Games, and Promo Schedule

Ducks News and Notes: Lucius Signed, Nationally Broadcast Games, and Promo Schedule

With just over a month left until the 2026-27 NHL season kicks off, we can expect to see a lot more action from the Anaheim Ducks. This week, they signed a prospect to an entry-level contract, released their national broadcast schedule, and dropped the home-game promotion schedule.

Cruz Lucius News / The Hockey Writers / August 21
Get to Know New Anaheim Ducks’ Forward Cruz Lucius

Get to Know New Anaheim Ducks’ Forward Cruz Lucius

The Anaheim Ducks have acquired another young player to continue to bolster their pipeline and improve their rebuild. On Wednesday, they secured right-wing prospect Cruz Lucius from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for future considerations.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL Rumors / August 11
2026-27 Anaheim Ducks Season Preview

2026-27 Anaheim Ducks Season Preview

The Anaheim Ducks enter the 2026–27 season with a younger, leaner roster after a busy offseason that saw them trade away some pieces, lock up their core, and add depth on a budget.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL Rumors / August 6
Anaheim Ducks Need to Sign Cutter Gauthier Before Training Camp

Anaheim Ducks Need to Sign Cutter Gauthier Before Training Camp

It is the same old story with the Anaheim Ducks: they keep it close to the vest when it comes to signing their restricted free agents heading into training camp.

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