The Ducks issue a special announcement regarding Chris Kreider that has left Rangers fans emotional
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The Anaheim Ducks shared a post today that sent New York Rangers fans into an emotional fit. The team congratulated forward Chris Kreider on 900 games played in the NHL today.
The Rangers and Chris Kreider were supposed to be a match for life.
For the last 13 years, the veteran forward was the longest-tenured Ranger until he was traded this postseason.
In return, the Rangers received a draft pick and a prospect in center Carey Terrance. However, Terrance remains a prospect for the Rangers, and Kreider is flying high in Anaheim.
In 17 games with the Ducks, he's scored 15 points (5-10) in what has been a return to form.
Instead of celebrating his 900 games played as an NHL forward in New York, the post was made by the Ducks in a gut-wrenching post for Rangers fans everywhere.
Here's the post that has Rangers fans deep in their emotions with Chris Kreider wearing a different uniform:
The New York Rangers Traded Forward Chris Kreider in the Summer
The Rangers received Carey Terrance and a third-round pick for Chris Kreider, who was traded to Anaheim, with a fourth-round pick attached.
It seems as if now, the Ducks have won the trade of Chris Kreider, as they're getting some of his best play this season.
Playing 17 games for the Ducks, and has played on the team's top line this season.
"Chris Kreider is the type of player we were looking to add this offseason," Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek said. "He has size (6-foot-3, 230 pounds), speed and is a clutch performer that elevates his game in big moments. Chris also upgrades both of our special teams units, something we really needed to address."
Kreider has played 900 games in the NHL and scored 597 points (336-261), split between the Rangers and now the Anaheim Ducks.
It's tough seeing Kreider playing in another uniform, but this is the business side of the game taking primacy.
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