Ducks terminate Chris Kreider’s contract after waivers

The move clears a $6.5 million 2026-27 cap hit.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 101 min read

Ducks GM Pat Verbeek made the following statement after the termination of Chris Kreider’s contract: “I want to thank Via @AnaheimDucks on X

What happened: The Anaheim Ducks terminated Chris Kreider’s contract. GM Pat Verbeek thanked Kreider for his efforts last year and praised the professionalism of Kreider and his representatives.

Why it matters: The move gives the Anaheim Ducks $6.5 million in additional 2026-27 cap flexibility. Kreider is now positioned to continue his career as an unrestricted free agent.

By the numbers: Kreider’s contract carried a $6.5 million cap hit for 2026-27, with $4 million remaining in cash obligations after his signing bonus.

What to watch: The next development is where Kreider lands as a free agent.

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@AnaheimDucks 2026-09-10T19:51:28.031511+00:00

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