Chris Kreider agrees to terms: New York Rangers and the Anaheim Ducks officially combine for a trade

According to reports from NHL Insider Frank Seravalli on Wednesday night, the New York Rangers were in "advanced talks" with the Anaheim Ducks of the Western Conference regarding Rangers longest-tenured player, Chris Kreider.

Since the beginning of the Rangers offseason Chris Kreider's name has been swirling in a bunch of trade speculation. Something many fans seen coming considering Kreider is coming off a down year as he only managed to tally 22 goals and 8 assists for a total of 30 points in 68 games.

Kreider was currently in his sixth year of his seven year contract extension and carried a cap hit of $6.5 million, luckily the New York Rangers were able to move his full cap hit and didn't have to retain of of his salary.

Kreider originally had a partial no-trade clause, a modified 15-team no-trade list, and one of those teams were the Anaheim Ducks. However, the 34-year old has agreed to terms and signed off on the trade, meaning he has waived his clause, according to Larry Brooks of the New York Post.

It's was also reported that Kreider and his camp have been in constant communication with Chris Drury this offseason about a trade.

After several days of waiting, Chris Kreider will now join several former New York Rangers teammates such as Jacob Trouba, Ryan Strome, and Frank Vatrano players who will make his transition a lot easier.

Make sure to stay tuned to NY Rangers Insider for full details surrounding the trade between the Rangers and Ducks!