There is, however, no debate about the off-ice legacy Kreider established through his career, in which his popularity perhaps exceeded his production.

Kreider and Mika Zibanejad have been teammates for nearly a decade and have developed a strong friendship throughout that time. In an emotional post on Instagram, Zibanejad thanked Kreider for the special time they spent together and wished him luck on the next chapter of his career with the Anaheim Ducks.

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Seravalli: Late Tuesday evening, Frank Seravalli broke the news that the Anaheim Ducks and New York Rangers were in advanced talks in a trade centered around Rangers’ forward Chris Kreider. Kreider, 34, is coming off his worst season to date. The Rangers ...