The New York Rangers not only saved $6.5 million against the salary cap by trading forward Chris Kreider to the

Akwesasne’s own Carey Terrance is now a member of the New York Rangers Organization. For Terrance, it’s a chance to eventually play in the NHL closer to home. New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced Thursday that the team has acquired forward Carey Terrance and a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for forward Chris Kreider and a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Kreider makes the Ducks a better team and, if his health issues are behind him, he should be able to provide value at or close to his $6.5 million cap hit through 2027. For the cost of a depth prospect and a pick swap, it's a sensible gamble.