Ducks place Kreider on waivers to terminate his contract in a salary cap-saving move, AP source says
The Anaheim Ducks placed veteran forward Chris Kreider on waivers in the first step to terminate his contract, a person with knowledge of the move confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the Ducks have not announced the decision. Kreider is a 14-year NHL veteran who completed his first season in Anaheim and was entering the…
The Anaheim Ducks have placed veteran forward Chris Kreider on waivers in a move to terminate his contract, according to an AP source. The 14-year NHL veteran, who completed his first season with the Ducks, is entering the final year of his contract. By placing Kreider on waivers, the Ducks will free up $6.5 million in salary cap space.
This move comes after the team re-signed Leo Carlsson to a five-year, $90 million offer sheet and Pavel Mintyukov to a five-year, $36 million contract, while still without a contract for Cutter Gauthier. Carlsson expressed disappointment over Kreider's pending departure, stating that he will miss him and appreciates his company.
Kreider, 35, must clear waivers before becoming an unrestricted free agent. He scored 22 goals and 50 points in 75 games last season, and has been an 11-time 20-goal-scorer over his 13-year tenure with the New York Rangers.
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