Anaheim Ducks and Chris Kreider agree to contract termination
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 8:58 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
The Anaheim Ducks and forward Chris Kreider have mutually agreed to terminate the final year of his contract. The veteran forward is expected to be placed on waivers within the next 48 hours to facilitate the move. This decision removes his $6.5 million salary cap hit from the Ducks' books, providing additional financial flexibility as the team works to sign restricted free agent Cutter Gauthier. General manager Pat Verbeek explored potential trade options for Kreider, but the organization could not secure a deal. Kreider recorded 22 goals and 50 points during his lone season in Anaheim, though his production slowed during the final months of the schedule. The move comes as the club prepares to open training camp next week without winger Troy Terry, who remains sidelined following hip surgery.
- •Chris Kreider and the Anaheim Ducks agreed to a mutual contract termination.
- •The move removes a $6.5 million cap hit from the team payroll.
- •Anaheim aims to use the vacated space to sign restricted free agent Cutter Gauthier.
- •Kreider finished his time in Anaheim with 22 goals and 50 points in the regular season.
- •The team opens training camp next week without the injured Troy Terry.
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"Right before the Anaheim Ducks training camp opens, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that forward Chris Kreider will be placed on waivers for the purpose of contract termination.This is happening with the approval of Kreider and his camp. He will become a free agent once this move passes through.“According to several sources, Kreider has indicated he […] The post Ducks to Terminate Chris Kreider’s Contract for Cap Space appeared first on HEAVY.
"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 final year of his contract.
"Business in the NHL picked up in a big way on Wednesday when the Anaheim Ducks placed Chris Kreider on waivers for contract termination. The Ducks need to get RFA Cutter Gauthier re-signed, and ending Kreider's contract frees up $6.5 million in cap space to m…
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External links- Bleacher ReportSep 10, 2026, 1:35 PM7 Free-Agent Landing Spots for Chris Kreider After Being Waived by Ducks - Bleacher Report
Business in the NHL picked up in a big way on Wednesday when the Anaheim Ducks placed Chris Kreider on waivers for contract termination. The Ducks need to get RFA Cutter Gauthier re-signed, and ending Kreider's contract frees up $6.5 million in cap space to m…
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- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 7:33 PMDucks to Terminate Chris Kreider’s Contract for Cap Space
Right before the Anaheim Ducks training camp opens, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that forward Chris Kreider will be placed on waivers for the purpose of contract termination.This is happening with the approval of Kreider and his camp. He will become a free agent once this move passes through.“According to several sources, Kreider has indicated he […] The post Ducks to Terminate Chris Kreider’s Contract for Cap Space appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 7:20 PMDucks 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 final year of his contract.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 5:09 PMReport: Ducks, Kreider agree to waivers for contract termination
With mutual agreement, Chris Kreider's $6.5 million will come off Anaheim's salary cap to help sign RFA Cutter Gauthier to a big deal.
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