The Anaheim Ducks place veteran forward Chris Kreider on waivers as the first step in terminating his contract. The move is described by sources as mutually agreed between Kreider and the Ducks, with approval required before the termination is finalized.
Multiple outlets report the Ducks have not formally announced the decision, and at least one confirmation comes through an Associated Press source speaking on condition of anonymity. Kreider, a 14-year NHL veteran, has completed his first season with Anaheim and is entering the final year of his existing deal. After the waivers process and contract termination are approved, he is expected to become an unrestricted free agent.
The outlets emphasize the transaction’s purpose in slightly different ways. The Athletic frames it as a mutually agreed termination that leads to unrestricted free agency, while Yahoo and its AP-sourced reporting highlights the waivers action as a salary-cap-related step. Another Yahoo piece focuses on how the arrangement benefits both sides, while still centering on the same waiver-and-termination process.
