"Banished to a rebuilder": NHL twitter reacts to Rangers trade rumors involving Chris Kreider

By Abhilasha Aditi

Modified Jun 11, 2025 04:48 GMT

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NHL fans reacted after reports of Chris Kreider's potential trade to the Anaheim Ducks. Kreider has played for the New York Rangers for more than a decade and reports of his possible move surprised many fans.

NHL insider Frank Seravalli shared that Rangers general manager Chris Drury is talking with Ducks GM Pat Verbeek. Both sides are working on a trade that could send Kreider to Anaheim.

Seravalli said no deal is done yet but there is a basic trade plan in place. He added that both teams were also looking at other moves. Seravalli told fans to look for updates on Wednesday.

B/R Open Ice also posted about the trade talks on X.

"The Rangers and Ducks are in “advanced discussions” on a trade that would see Chris Kreider moved to Anaheim, according to @frank_seravalli"

Fans shared their reactions.

"Rangers going scorched earth," a fan said.

"Oof banished to a rebuilder," commented another fan

"Rangers’ retirement home," a fan joked.

Here are some more reactions from fans on X.

"This would be really shocking for Anaheim to want Kreider," a fan said.

"kreider in a ducks jersey would be disgusting," another fan commented.

"not looking forward to it," a fan tweeted.

NY Rangers welcomed a coaching change in May after missing the playoffs

The Rangers are making changes after missing the playoffs. They hired Mike Sullivan as their new coach. Sullivan replaces Peter Laviolette, who was fired after two seasons. The Rangers had a disappointing year, finishing six points out of a playoff spot.

Sullivan coached the Pittsburgh Penguins for 10 years. He won Stanley Cups in 2016 and 2017. He also worked for the NYR as an assistant from 2009 to 2013. Chris Drury said Sullivan was the right choice to lead the team.

"Mike Sullivan has established himself as one of the premier head coaches in the NHL," Drury said via NHL.com in early May. "Given his numerous accomplishments throughout his coaching career -- including two Stanley Cups and leading Team USA at the international level -- Mike brings a championship-level presence behind the bench."

Sullivan has vast coaching experience as he has coached in the NHL and at the international level. He will coach Team USA at the 2026 Olympics. With Sullivan behind the bench, they hope to get back into the playoffs.