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Rangers reportedly in ‘advanced discussions’ with Ducks about Chris Kreider trade

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Chris Kreider might be in the final homestretch of his tenure with the New York Rangers.

NHL insider Frank Seravalli reported late Tuesday night that the Rangers are in “advanced discussions” with the Anaheim Ducks about a trade which would send Kreider out west for a prospect and draft pick. Most importantly from the Rangers side is that the Ducks reportedly would take on all of Kreider’s remaining contract, $13 million over the next two seasons.

The Rangers currently have approximately $8.4 million in salary-cap space next season and still have several key restricted free agents to sign, including Will Cuylle, K’Andre Miller, Matt Rempe and Adam Edstrom, though there are rumors that Miller could be traded. Shedding the entirety of Kreider’s $6.5 million salary-cap hit would be a big win for general manager Chris Drury.

It also wouldn’t be anything new for the Rangers GM. He saved nearly $12 million annually by placing Barclay Goodrow on waivers, where he was claimed by the San Jose Sharks a year ago, and trading Jacob Trouba to the Ducks in December.

Drury has long sought to move Kreider to create room under the salary cap. Last November, he sent a memo to the other 31 GMs in the NHL detailing that he was open for business and looking to trade Trouba and/or Kreider.

Now those veterans could wind up together across the country next season if this reported deal is consummated.

Seravalli stated that “The talks, which sources stressed had not reached the finish line, were slated to continue on Wednesday. But there was mutual interest between the parties and the framework of a deal in place.”

Related: Rangers reportedly among teams ‘buzzing around’ Stars forward Jason Robertson

Rangers rumored close to trading Chris Kreider​

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Though a Kreider trade would not be shocking, it’s still a big deal. He’s the longest tenured current Rangers player and is third all-time in franchise history with 326 goals, tied for first with 116 power-play goals, and eighth with 883 games played.

Kreider is the Rangers all-time leader with 48 goals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including a memorable natural hat trick that helped them rally to eliminate the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Second Round last spring.

The 34-year-old was stung by Drury’s trade memo this past season and slowed by a back injury, a bout of vertigo, and a broken hand. Though his production dropped considerably, Kreider finished third on the Rangers with 22 goals and six power-play goals in 68 games. He tied for fifth in the NHL with four short-handed goals.

However, Kreider totaled just 30 points, a steep decline from the 75 points (39 goals, 36 assists) he recorded in 2023-24. With Rangers looking to revamp their roster this summer after missing the playoffs for the first time in four years, the former 52-goal scorer (2021-22) appeared to be a goner despite his partial no-trade clause.

MORE TO COME

Source: https://www.foreverblueshirts.com/new-york-rangers-news/chris-kreider-trade-rumor-report-ducks/

 

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Why former Rangers center nearly was traded 2nd time before deadline

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Apparently Filip Chytil’s whirlwind season could’ve taken another major turn shortly after he was traded by the New York Rangers to the Vancouver Canucks on Jan. 31.

Reportedly just five weeks after the Rangers moved the 2017 first-round pick, Chytil was nearly flipped by the Canucks to the Ottawa Senators as part of a package to land center Josh Norris.

“The Canucks were pretty close on Josh Norris with the Ottawa Senators at the time. It would’ve been Filip Chytil and it would’ve been a draft pick that would’ve gone the way of the Ottawa Senators,” NHL insider Darren Dreger told the Sekeres and Price podcast this week. “I don’t know why that came unglued. I know at the time that was a player (then Canucks coach) Rick Tocchet really liked. Fit the system, the style of play, can skate. All of those things.”

Ultimately, the Senators did trade Norris, just not to the Canucks. They moved him right before the NHL Trade Deadline on March 7 along with defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker to the Buffalo Sabres for center Dylan Cozens, defenseman Dennis Gilbert and a second-round pick in the 2025 draft.

When Chytil was acquired from the Rangers as part of the return for J.T. Miller, he was excited for the opportunity to be the second-line center behind Elias Pettersson. His ice-time with the Canucks increased by two minutes (to 16:42) from what he received as the third-line center with the Rangers, and Chytil got more of a chance to play on the power play, too.

Chytil scored a goal in his Canucks debut against the Detroit Red Wings on Feb. 2 and had five points (one goals, four assists) in his first seven games after the trade. Yet, despite the positive reviews from Tocchet and Co., it appears behind the scenes the Canucks were looking to use Chytil to make an upgrade at 2C.

Norris had 20 goals in 53 games heading into the trade deadline and scored 35 goals for the Senators in 2021-22. Chytil set NHL career highs with 22 goals, 23 assists and 45 points in 2022-23 and had 11 goals and 20 points in 41 games before the Rangers shipped him off to Vancouver.

Related: Rangers reportedly in ‘advanced discussions’ with Ducks about Chris Kreider trade

Filip Chytil played just 15 games after being traded by Rangers due to concussion​

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Despite not being traded again before the deadline, Chytil’s season still took a sideways turn. Chytil sustained a concussion in a game against the the Chicago Blackhawks on March 15 and didn’t play again the rest of the season. Chytil had one point (goal) in his final eight games and finished with six points (two goals, four assists) in 15 games with the Canucks.

Reportedly Chytil was feeling better by the end of the season, even though the Canucks were cautious with the 25-year-old and continued to hold him out of the lineup because of his prior history with head injuries. Chytil had several concussions with the Rangers, and played only 10 regular-season games in 2023-24 due to a frightening head injury.

So, Chytil is once again dealing with familiar health issues this offseason, compounded by the fact it appears the Canucks tried to trade him mere weeks after acquiring him. It’d appear that the Canucks view him now as a 3C because there are rumors swirling that they’re shopping for a better 2C this summer.

“William Karlsson is probably on the Bingo card if Vegas is willing to part with him. He’d probably be on the card for a lot of teams around the NHL because there are a lot of teams in the market for centers, including, of course, the Vancouver Canucks, who have a pretty significant hunger for that position,” Dreger explained.

Like the Rangers, the Canucks surprisingly missed the playoffs this past season and have a new coach. Adam Foote replaced Tocchet, who stepped down and moved on to become coach of the Philadelphia Flyers.

Source: https://www.foreverblueshirts.com/n...hytil-nearly-traded-2nd-time-before-deadline/

 

[New York Rangers]

Why Mike Sullivan’s ‘know-how and high demands’ should get Rangers back into playoffs next season

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It’s been a head-spinning offseason when it comes to coaching turnover in the NHL. Mike Sullivan’s move to the New York Rangers is one of eight changes already in the League, and there’s still one vacancy remaining after Peter DeBoer was recently fired by the Dallas Stars after they lost to the Edmonton Oilers in five games in the Western Conference Final.

It’s anyone’s guess which team will have the most success in the long run after switching coaches. But Adam Proteau of The Hockey News believes Sullivan will be among those who will have the most immediate success.

In a recent article titled “Which NHL Teams With New Coaches Will Make The Playoffs In 2025-26?,” Proteau predicted that the Rangers “have a solid shot to make it back to the playoffs” under Sullivan after missing them this past season for the first time in four years.

“Sullivan brings his championship pedigree to Manhattan, and he’s going to face immediate and prolonged pressure to make Rangers fans forget about their catastrophic play this past season,” Proteau stated.

Proteau noted that the Rangers still have a talented roster. But he added that Sullivan will make a difference behind the bench, as well.

“Two straight seasons with no postseason appearance would be abominable for the Blueshirts, but Sullivan’s know-how and high demands should get the Rangers back where they’ve been accustomed to,” Proteau said.

Related: Rangers reportedly among teams ‘buzzing around’ Stars forward Jason Robertson

Mike Sullivan brings championship pedigree to Rangers​

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Sullivan is a two-time Stanley Cup Champion with a reputation for turning a good team into a great one. That’s what Sullivan did when he took over the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2015-16 and led them to back-to-back championships in 2016 and 2017, becoming the first coach to repeat since Glen Sather with the Edmonton Oilers in 1987 and 1988. The only other franchise that managed to repeat since was the 2020 and 2021 Tampa Bay Lightning under Jon Cooper, who’s the longest-tenured coach currently in the NHL.

What made those glory days in Pittsburgh so successful under Sullivan wasn’t just their pure talent, but their buy-in. He blended speed and structure, put his faith in stars like Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, and demanded full commitment from every player on both ends of the ice. Over his near-decade tenure with the Penguins, Sullivan coached in 14 playoff series. He did some of his best work in seasons when the Penguins were inundated with injuries but still reached the postseason.

Now, with the Florida Panthers eyeing a repeat of their own this postseason, the Rangers are desperately hoping Sullivan can build something similar in New York — a real Stanley Cup contender, not just a really good team that lacks championship mettle and falls short of the ultimate goal year after year.

What awaits Mike Sullivan in New York​

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Before anything, Sullivan must re-establish their defensive structure, something the Rangers severely lacked under Peter Laviolette last season. The Rangers’ defensive lapses were nightly, numerous, and ghastly. Whether it’s cleaning up zone exits, tightening gaps on the ice, or creating a more fluid pace between wingers and defensemen, Sullivan’s track record shows he’s got a plan to fix this group.

Under Sullivan the Rangers need to play faster, smarter hockey. His best Penguins teams thrived on speed, quick puck movement up the ice, and disciplined positioning. The question is whether or not the Rangers can adapt to the playing style, since they are used to a more free-flowing East-West offense. If Sullivan can get players to buy into his ideology, play more North-South, and commit to a 200-foot game, the Rangers should be in a good spot.

“Sullivan’s biggest challenge will be to revitalize the Rangers defense and hope their offensive-minded players will show that last year was an aberration,” Proteau noted.

Related: Rangers reportedly eyeing free-agent defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov

Sullivan has the full support of general manager Chris Drury, and Drury has the full support of owner James Dolan. That leaves less wiggle room for the players to underperform again to the embarrassing degree they did this past season. In fact, before Sullivan coaches his first game behind the Rangers bench, there could be significant changes to the roster.

“Even with some presumed alterations to their roster, the Blueshirts have the talent to rebound under Sullivan and once again be a playoff team in the Metropolitan Division,” Proteau stated.

How the rest stack up with Mike Sullivan and the Rangers​

Seven other franchises made changes behind the bench this offseason so far, and while few are in promising positions, others face long-term rebuilds with slim playoff hopes ahead.

Proteau was hopeful for Boston Bruins new hire Marco Strum, stating “Sturm’s task is all about balancing the short-term needs of stars like David Pastrnak and Elias Lindholm with the future of youngsters like Fabian Lysell.”

He believes the Bruins experienced core could push them close to a postseason return, but did make it clear that the pressure is on.

As for Vancouver Canucks coach Adam Foote, he may have the most favorable setup. He’s familiar with the Canucks’ core after serving as an assistant, and now gets to lead a team that features stars like Quinn Hughes, Elias Pettersson and Thatcher Demko. But after this past season’s soap opera, all bets are off in Vancouver, even with a new coach, though Proteau rated the Canucks as a virtual playoff lock next season.

“If [Foote] can squeeze more pop out of their offense … the Canucks should almost certainly be a playoff team again,” Proteau said.

Former Rangers assistant Dan Muse in Pittsburgh and ex-Islanders coach Lane Lambert with the Seattle Kraken are both stepping into transitioning franchises. Proteau suggested Lambert to “be a patient bench boss” as the Kraken continue to look for some consistency.

The hills to climb for the Anaheim Ducks and Chicago Blackhawks are real steep, since both of these teams . For the Blackhawks and new coach Jeff Blashill, they are are multiple pieces away from playoff contention and their rebuild is centered around Connor Bedard; while Joel Quenneville has plenty of good young talent with the Ducks, who are closer to popping than the Blackhawks.

Source: https://www.foreverblueshirts.com/n...an-should-get-back-into-playoffs-next-season/

 

[New York Rangers]

Top 10 Chris Kreider moments with Rangers before trade to Ducks

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Chris Kreider’s tenure with the New York Rangers ended Thursday when the only NHL team he’d ever played for traded him to the Anaheim Ducks for 20-year-old center prospect Carey Terrance and an exchange of picks in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Kreider was the longest-tenured player on the Rangers, who selected him in the first round (No. 19) of the 2009 draft. He made his NHL debut in Game 3 of New York’s first-round playoff series against the Ottawa Senators on April 16, 2012, a few weeks after helping Boston College win the NCAA National Championship. Kreider set an NHL record by scoring five playoff goals during the Rangers’ run to the Eastern Conference Final before getting the first of his 326 regular-season goals against the New Jersey Devils on Feb. 5, 2013

The 34-year-old leaves as the No. 3 goal-scorer in Rangers history, trailing only Hockey Hall of Famers Rod Gilbert (406) and Jean Ratelle (336). He’s also tied with Camille Henry for the franchise record with 116 power-play goals.

For the memories, the leadership + showing what it means to be a New York Ranger.

Thank you for everything, Kreids. pic.twitter.com/h9YFQpVpA1

— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) June 12, 2025

Kreider’s 123 playoff games are most among Rangers position players. He is first in goals (48) and third in points (76). He’s also scored 16 goals in 30 games in which the Rangers faced elimination, tying him with Mark Messier for the most in NHL history.

Kreider became the fourth player in Rangers history to reach the 50-goal mark when he scored 52 in 2021-22, joining Jaromir Jagr (54 in 2005-06), Adam Graves (52 in 1993-94) and Vic Hadfield (50 in 1971-72).

Here’s a look at 10 of the most memorable goals during Kreider’s tenure with the Rangers.

May 20, 2024​

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The Rangers were on their way to being forced to play a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference Second Round series against the Carolina Hurricanes until Kreider had the period of a lifetime. With his team entering the third period of Game 6 down 3-1 on the road, Kreider scored three consecutive goals in a span of 8:58 to put the Rangers ahead to stay. It was the 16th playoff hat trick in Rangers history, the third natural hat trick and the second in which all three goals were scored in the third period, joining Messier’s famous “Guarantee Game” against the New Jersey Devils in 1994.

April 23, 2012​

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Kreider’s first NHL goal came a week after his debut, and it couldn’t have happened at a better time. The rookie forward took a pass from Derek Stepan and beat Senators goaltender Craig Anderson at 19:19 of the second period in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series. The goal put the Rangers ahead 3-1 and stood as the game-winner when Ottawa scored with 39 seconds remaining in the third period. The 3-2 win tied the best-of-7 series, and the Rangers won 2-1 in Game 7 back at the Garden three nights later to advance.

March 30, 2024​

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It took Kreider two tries to officially score his 300th NHL goal during the Rangers’ 8-5 win against the Arizona Coyotes at Mullet Arena. It looked like he had reached the milestone at 16:38 of the second period when he banged home a rebound. He was handed the puck as a memento, only to have the goal overturned after a challenge when Jack Roslovic was ruled to have interfered with Arizona goalie Karel Vejmelka. But he deflected a Ryan Lindgren shot into the net at 5:45 of the third period — and this one counted, making him the third player to score 300 goals as a Ranger.

Feb. 5, 2013​

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The lockout that reduced the 2012-13 season to 47 games meant that Kreider spent three months with the AHL Connecticut Whale before making his regular-season debut with the Rangers on Jan. 19, 2013. He scored his first regular-season goal four games later against the New Jersey Devils. You can’t say he did it against a chump: Goal No. 1 came at 6:28 of the third period against Martin Brodeur, the winningest goaltender in NHL history. It was the Rangers’ lone goal in a 3-1 loss at Prudential Center.

April 12, 2022​

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Kreider had never scored more than 28 goals in a season, so to say his performance in 2021-22 was surprising would be putting it mildly. He became the fourth player in Rangers history to reach the 50-goal mark, and the first homegrown player in team history to do so, when he scored a sixth-attacker goal against the Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden. The only disappointment for Rangers fans that night was that it came in a 4-2 loss.

May 8, 2015​

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The Rangers entered their first-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals having won the Presidents’ Trophy as regular-season champions. But they were less than two minutes away from seeing their season end way too early when Kreider stepped up. With the Capitals leading 3-1 in the series and 1-0 in Game 5, Henrik Lundqvist was on his way to the bench for an extra attacker when Kreider took a pass from Stepan and let fly from the top of the left circle. The shot caught the far corner with 1:41 remaining in regulation, triggering an eruption at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers went on to win the game 2-1 on Ryan McDonagh’s overtime goal, then won Games 6 and 7 to advance.

April 18, 2023​

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Kreider earned two lines in the Rangers’ history book on the same night, one with each of the two power-play goals he scored in a 5-1 road win against the Devils in the opener of their Eastern Conference First Round series. Kreider’s first goal was the 35th playoff tally of his career, breaking a tie with Rod Gilbert for the most in Rangers history. The second, at 11:07 of the third period, was the 14th on the power play, passing Adam Graves for No. 1 in that category (he leaves with a team-record 19). Kreider was voted the game’s First Star in a 5-1 win.

Nov. 30, 2013​

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Coach John Tortorella didn’t believe in Kreider and didn’t use him much in the 2012-13 season. But ‘Torts’ got the axe in the summer of 2013, only to resurface behind the bench of the Vancouver Canucks for the 2013-14 season. Kreider gave Torts a look at what he was missing when the Canucks made their lone trip of the season to Madison Square Garden by scoring three times for his first NHL hat trick in the Rangers’ 5-1 win. Kreider scored twice in the first period before completing his big day with a goal midway through the third.

April 17, 2025​

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As it turned out, the Rangers’ season-ending 4-0 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden turned out to be Kreider’s swan song (Duck call?) in New York. But he went out with a bang, scoring his 22nd goal of a disappointing season and adding an assist, earning the Third Star of the game.

Source: https://www.foreverblueshirts.com/n...-10-chris-kreider-moments-before-trade-ducks/

 

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Get to know newest Rangers prospect Carey Terrance after trade with Ducks

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The New York Rangers not only saved $6.5 million against the salary cap by trading forward Chris Kreider to the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, they addressed an organizational need by acquiring center prospect Carey Terrance at the same time.

Though they could still target a center with the No. 12 pick in this year’s NHL Draft, there’s less urgency for the Rangers to do so after picking up Terrance, a 20-year-old who was Anaheim’s second-round selection (No. 59 overall) in the 2023 draft.

The upstate New York product joins a thin group of center prospects in the Rangers organization, a pipeline that includes Noah Laba, Dylan Roobroeck and Bryce McConnell-Barker, each of whom spent time with Hartford of the American Hockey League this season.

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— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) June 12, 2025

The Rangers have a strong stable of veteran centers, though that could change if there are more trades this summer and/or if Mika Zibanejad is shifted permanently to right wing. J.T. Miller, Vincent Trocheck, Sam Carrick and Zibanejad provide the Rangers serious depth down the middle, with Juuso Parssinen and Jonny Brodzinski also in the mix.

With Laba turning pro this spring and now the acquisition of Terrance, the Rangers are fortifying their organizational depth at center.

So who is the newest New York Rangers prospect? Let’s dive in.

Related: Why former Rangers center nearly was traded 2nd time before deadline

Breaking down new Rangers prospect Carey Terrance​

2024-25 team: Erie Otters (OHL)

Size: 6-foot-1, 190 pounds

2024-25 stats: 39 points (20 goals, 19 assists) in 45 games

Team USA at World Junior Championship: Two goals in seven games

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Analysis from Elite Prospects 2023 NHL Draft Guide

“Terrance gets his chances two ways: Solo drives off the rush and give-and-goes. For the former, he dekes through opponents, burns them down the outside with speed and then skates through their hands to his way to the net. For the latter, he takes the middle and passes wide before turning on the afterburners, beating defenders to the net for the return feed. Even if the puck never arrives, he pushes back defenders to create lanes elsewhere.”

Terrance prides himself on playing a solid two-way game, using his size and tenacity to create offense. He’s very efficient on the forecheck and uses his speed and strength to take opponents one-on-one to get inside and generate scoring chances. He does so without sacrificing defense for offense.

The soft-spoken native of Akwesasne, New York, is a leader by example whose game is only loud in all the right ways. After he was drafted, Terrance described his game to the media as such.

“I think I’m a versatile player. I’m not just a guy who’s going to play on the power play or a man down but can play everywhere … I think I’m going to come in and help in a few years and play a role. Wherever I’m needed. I’m going to bring excitement to the fans and like I am at home, be a great leader and role model in the community. I’m not just going to be on the ice but be a role model off the ice too.”

That’s a pretty mature-sounding kid — he was 18 at the time he said those things. There’s a reason Terrance was Erie’s captain this season. Likely No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer and potential first-rounder Malcolm Spence served as alternate captains.

Terrance scored 30 goals in his draft year, but his production has dipped since. He had 29 goals and 52 points in 56 games for the Otters in 2023-24 and followed that with 20 goals and 39 points in 45 games this season, including a four-goal game in November.

His will was tested this past season when he was stretchered off the ice and taken to the hospital following a scary run into the boards on Feb. 14 against Owen Sound. He missed approximately two months before joining the Otters at the end of the season ahead of the playoffs, when they lost in the conference semifinals.

Terrance also scored two goals in seven games for the United States at the 2025 World Junior Championship, where he and fellow Rangers prospects Gabe Perreault and Drew Fortescue helped Team USA win the gold medal for the second consecutive year. Terrance was also on the 2024 championship team but didn’t play — he was an extra on a stacked team.

He signed his entry-level contract April 9, which makes him eligible to turn pro next season. It’d most likely he’ll spend time in Hartford to improve his all-around game before making the jump as a potential third-line center in the NHL. At age 20, time is on his side.

“Anyone our age, you hear a lot of GMs, scouts say you need to put on weight. You need to develop your body and that’s just what I’ve been trying to do. In the gym, on the ice, just get stronger and get bigger,” Terrance explained. “Still being able to move at the same speed I am. That’s been definitely a focus. I’ve put on a lot of weight and I still feel really good on the ice. All around the ice.”

When it comes to draft picks outside the first round, their success is generally established with a chip on their shoulder (think Will Cuylle, Matt Rempe etc).

Being one of the few Native Americans (he’s a member of the Mohawk Nation) in pro hockey who grew up on a small reservation near the Canadian border, Terrance prides himself on his tremendous work ethic. His Akwesasne Mohawk Reservation even plans to recognize Terrance’s accomplishments and representation to the community with a permanent plaque of him.

Terrance isn’t a cocky athlete, simply one who’s confident in what he can bring on the ice.

“I can play on the power play, can play PK, you know last minute play whether we need a goal or we need to stop a goal. I love to be in those situations.”

Terrance is not a star and may not excel in one specific area, but he certainly seems like someone coaches can use in all situations.

Doing so against men will certainly bring its hurdles, but the kid comes across as very coachable and someone who doesn’t cheat the game. We just heard Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice describe center Sam Bennett’s game the same way. Though not at that elite level by any means, it’s easy to see the similarities in Bennett and Terrance’s style and approach to the game.

Source: https://www.foreverblueshirts.com/new-york-rangers-news/prospect-carey-terrance-trade-ducks/