Kreider’s Ducks Exit and Eastbound Future | Sports News

Chris Kreider’s Ducks stint is officially over after just one season, as the team placed him on waivers — making him a free agent. Despite a solid playoff run and 22 goals in 82 games, Kreider’s future is heading back east, where he wants to be closer to family and rekindle his roots from his first 13 NHL years with the Rangers. He’s reportedly refusing to report to any team that doesn’t align with his personal goals, even though teams are showing interest. With one year left on his $6.5M cap hit contract (only $4M owed), Kreider’s market value remains high — especially after helping Anaheim reach the postseason for the first time since 2017. His journey, from a 2009 first-round pick to a key Ranger, now circles back to the East — fast-moving NHL drama at its finest. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aabdc04f7f2b21aa