The Daily: Kreider Off Board, NHL Trade Talk, Toews Update

With the 2025 NHL Draft just two weeks away, the New York Rangers did some early housecleaning by moving veteran forward Chris Kreider to the Anaheim Ducks for prospect center Carey Terrance. The Rangers also picked up a third round pick, while the Ducks get back a fourth rounder.

Kreider has scored 20 or more goals 10 times in his career. Terrance is Ducks second-round pick who scored 20 goals this season for the Erie Otters.

Kreider had to waive a no-trade clause to go to the Ducks. Because the Red Wings are looking for a top six forward, Kreider was considered a possible Detroit target.

Players since 2012-13 to have:

300 goals
100 power play goals
50 game-winning goals
10 shorthanded goals

Chris Kreider. That's the list.#FlyTogether pic.twitter.com/SBVyPjtqAm

— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) June 12, 2025

Red Wings In Case You Missed It

Former Detroit goalie Magnus Hellberg is going home to play in the Swedish Hockey League.

At least on paper, Sebastian Cossa and Michal Postava are competing to be Detroit’s No. 3 goalie. It’s possible the Red Wings will add another goalie with NHL experience. But if they don’t, the battle is on next fall.

CSKA Moscow acquired Dimitri Buchelnikov in the KHL. That likely means he’s not coming to North America this fall.

Red Wings Extra

Former Detroit player Jake Walman stayed out of the spotlight in Game 4, and had a significant impact for the Oilers in their overtime win. In 17:12 minutes of playing time, Walman scored a goal, and was plus-one with four hits and seven blocked shots. No other player in the game had more than four blocked shots.  Former Red Wings player Troy Stecher was inserted for John Klingberg. Stecher played under five minutes and was minus-1.

Hockey Now Network

Chicago: Former Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews, now a free agent, has narrowed his list of teams he’s interested in joining. Chicago Blackhawks. 

ICYMI ⤵️ https://t.co/r6Psods0VT

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) June 12, 2025

Florida: George Richards discusses how the Panthers blew their big lead in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. Florida Panthers. 

New Jersey: The Avalanche need cap space, and the Devils need to plug some holes up front. These are two teams that should be able to make a deal. James Nichols suggests three Colorado trade targets that could New Jersey next season and beyond. New Jersey Devils.

Philadelphia: A possible trade for Mason Marchment makes plenty of sense for Philadelphia GM Danny Briere. Philadelphia Flyers.

Pittsburgh:  The Mario Lemieux-wants-to-come-back-as-Penguins-owner doesn’t ring quite right to PHN’s Dan Kingerski. Pittsburgh Penguins

San Jose: Sheng Peng explains why he voted for Lane Hutson over Macklin Celebrini for the Calder Trophy. San Jose Sharks