Chris Kreider is heading to the Anaheim Ducks as part of a trade from the New York Rangers, ending the veteran winger’s time with the organization after more than a decade as its longest-tenured player.

The teams completed the deal Thursday. The Rangers got center prospect Carey Terrance and a third-round pick from the Ducks for Kreider and a fourth-round pick, plus the salary cap space they can use this summer.

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