Mika Zibanejad's wife shares heartbreaking post on social media following Chris Kreider trade

However, things continue to get emotional as Kreider's former teammates speak out on the trade, and even their wife's, in particular Mika Zibanejad's wife Irma Helin Zibanejad.

NHL Insider Frank Seravalli was the first to report the beginning of this trade on Wednesday night, as the New York Rangers entered "advanced talks" with the Anaheim Ducks regarding Rangers longest-tenured player, Chris Kreider.

After days of waiting to see where the trade would go, Chris Kreider made the final decision to sign off on the trade, ending his time in New York.

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, and will now join several former New York Rangers teammates such as Jacob Trouba, Ryan Strome, and Frank Vatrano.

Leaving the New York Rangers to move up 15 spots in the 2025 NHL Draft as the Rangers will receive Carey Terrance and the Maple Leafs 2025 3rd round pick (89th overall), while the Ducks will get Chris Kreider and their original 2025 4th round pick that they gave up when they landed Jacob Trouba. Along with this the New York Rangers will not retain any of Kreiders cap.

Following the trade on Thursday, Mika Zibanejad's Wife, Irma Helin Zibanejad, shared a heartbreaking post on Instagram that featured a story of Chris Kreider and his career, along with pictures of their kids.

In one of the photos she shared a messages stating:

Kreider and Zibanejad grew to become great friends over his time in New York, on and off the ice, so a trade like this will sure take a toll on many teammates.