Maple Leafs eye potential scoring boost from Ducks' Kreider
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 7:20 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The Toronto Maple Leafs are exploring the possibility of acquiring Chris Kreider from the Anaheim Ducks amid cap challenges in Anaheim. Kreider, a veteran forward, has had back-to-back 22-goal seasons and could provide much-needed depth scoring for Toronto. The Ducks are under pressure to clear cap space after a failed contract negotiation with Cutter Gauthier, making Kreider a potential target for a low-cost deal. If the trade is feasible, it could enhance the Maple Leafs' power play. However, fitting Kreider’s $6.5 million cap hit into Toronto's budget remains a challenge, unless there is movement with other contracts.
- •Kreider is entering the final year of a seven-year, $6.5 million contract.
- •Toronto seeks to add scoring depth as offseason moves unfold.
- •The Ducks are dealing with cap constraints after Gauthier's contract situation.
- •Kreider's addition could strengthen the Maple Leafs' power play options.
- •A low asking price is expected due to Anaheim's cap issues.
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