It came out late on Tuesday night that the New York Rangers are in advanced discussions with the Anaheim Ducks regarding a trade involving Chris Kreider.
How does Kreider’s 15-team no-trade list impact these negotiations?
According to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, Kreider needs to waive his no-trade clause as Anaheim is on the list of no teams.
The Rangers And Ducks Are Reportedly In Advanced Discussions On A Trade Involving Chris Kreider A Chris Kreider trade is reportedly in the works.
LeBrun also notes that discussions are continuing today in this potential deal.
Larry Brooks of The New York Post is under the impression that this no-move clause won’t be an issue in trade negotiations due to one simple reason.
“I have been told that Drury and Kreider’s camp have been in constant communication through the off-season so I would be surprised if a no-trade list becomes an issue,” Brooks wrote via X.
Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today is reporting that the framework is a prospect and a pick coming back to the Rangers with the Ducks taking Kreider’s full $6.5M AAV.
The Rangers were successfully able to move off of Barclay Goodrow’s contract after waiving him last offseason and being claimed by the San Jose Sharks and did not retain any of Jacob Trouba’s contract as the Ducks took on his entire salary.
Now, it seems as if the Rangers are on track to trade Kreider without retaining any of his salary, which would be a big financial victory for the team.
Kreider could be the first domino to fall in what should be a busy offseason for the Blueshirts.
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