Ducks place forward Chris Kreider on waivers
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 5:10 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

The Ducks have placed veteran forward Chris Kreider on waivers as of September 9, 2026. This move follows a request from the player to transition to an East Coast team. Kreider is now available to other NHL clubs through the waiver wire process. The organization confirmed the decision after the player expressed his preference regarding his geographical location. The team has not announced additional roster adjustments following the waiver placement. Further developments depend on whether another franchise claims Kreider from the wire.
- •Ducks placed Chris Kreider on waivers September 9, 2026.
- •The veteran forward requested a move to an East Coast team.
- •Other NHL franchises can now claim the player.
- •The decision follows the player expressing his preferred playing location.
- 5:58 PMESPN — Source: Ducks placing Kreider on waivers as forward eyes East move
"The Ducks are placing Chris Kreider on waivers after the veteran forward expressed a desire to play closer to the East Coast, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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