ANAHEIM, Calif. — As trade discussions between the Anaheim Ducks and New York Rangers continue to develop, multiple reports have identified Carey Terrance as a key piece involved in the return for veteran forward Chris Kreider. If the deal is finalized, Rangers fans will want to familiarize themselves with the 20-year-old center, who brings international experience, high-end skating, and leadership pedigree to the table.

Background and Draft Information

Carey Terrance was born on May 10, 2005, in Akwesasne, New York. He was selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the second round (59th overall) of the 2023 NHL Draft. Standing 6-foot-1 and weighing 187 pounds, Terrance plays center and shoots left. He spent the last four seasons with the Erie Otters in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), where he most recently served as team captain. In April 2025, Anaheim signed him to a three-year entry-level contract beginning in the 2025–26 NHL season.

2024–25 OHL Season and Career Stats

Terrance appeared in 45 games during the 2024–25 OHL season, registering 20 goals and 19 assists for 39 points with 14 penalty minutes and an even plus-minus rating. Over his 230-game OHL career, he totaled 162 points (89 goals, 73 assists).

His most productive year came in 2023–24, when he recorded 52 points in 56 games, leading the Otters in goals and shorthanded goals. He finished tied for third in the league with five shorthanded goals and continued to be a key contributor in all situations. The year prior, he produced 47 points in 67 games, again leading Erie in goals.

Here is a few instances where Carey Terrance used his speed to score out in transition!

I feel Mike Sullivans hiring impacted this a bit, he’s tailor-made for a Sullivan type attack #NYR pic.twitter.com/gjVGki7OS0

— NYR Louie ™️ (@NYRLouie) June 11, 2025

Injury and Recovery

Terrance’s 2024–25 season was interrupted by a serious injury suffered on Valentine’s Day. After crashing into the boards, he required immobilization and a brief hospital stay. Although he did not lose mobility, the injury sidelined him for approximately two months. He returned to the lineup late in the season ahead of the OHL playoffs.

International Experience

Terrance has competed for the United States at three major tournaments. He won gold medals at the 2023 IIHF U18 World Championship and back-to-back golds at the 2024 and 2025 IIHF World Junior Championships.

Though he did not appear in a game during the 2024 tournament in Sweden, he played in all seven games for Team USA at the 2025 WJC in Ottawa, scoring two goals in a bottom-six role while averaging 13:00 of ice time per game.

Scouting Profile and Playing Style

Terrance is widely recognized for his speed and north-south style of play. According to EliteProspects, “Terrance gets his chances two ways: solo drives off the rush and give-and-goes,” adding that he “burns defenders on the outside with speed and then skates through their hands to find his way to the net.”

Ducks director of player development Jim Johnson has emphasized Terrance’s skating and energy as core strengths, particularly on the forecheck. Johnson noted that while Terrance’s defensive game has matured, he is still developing offensive consistency and physical strength to better handle NHL-level matchups.

Despite some inconsistency in scoring, Terrance has shown offensive upside. He scored four goals in a single game on November 15, 2024, and Anaheim has continued working with him to refine his explosiveness, physicality, and role definition at the pro level.

Cultural Impact and Recognition

A proud member of the Mohawk Nation at Akwesasne, Terrance is just the ninth player of Mohawk descent to be drafted into the NHL and the second by the Ducks, following Brandon Montour in 2014. In May 2025, he was honored with the Hometown Hero Award by the Akwesasne Junior B Thunder Lacrosse Club. During the ceremony, local leadership announced plans for a permanent plaque at the entrance of the Akwesasne Mohawk Reservation to recognize Terrance’s achievements and his representation of the community on the international stage.

Outlook

Terrance is still viewed as a developing player but has a solid foundation built on skating, effort, and leadership qualities. His two-way reliability and international résumé make him a compelling addition to the Rangers’ pipeline if the deal is completed. Though he may require time in the AHL to begin his professional career, Terrance brings the tools and character of a player who could eventually thrive in a bottom-six NHL role.

Don’t expect much from Carey Terrance, but the fact that the Rangers are getting him and a pick in return for Kreider is something…

What does Chris Drury have on Pat Verbeek to get him to give up value for both the Kreider AND Trouba contracts? I guess we’ll never know… https://t.co/6pp9jWENmr pic.twitter.com/FwAmnmGa7s

— Nick (@nickiacoban) June 11, 2025