We all found out yesterday that Chris Kreider will be becoming an unrestricted free agent after he and the Ducks agreed to a mutual contract termination. It’s a situation largely created by Daniel Briere and the Flyers getting Leo Carlsson to sign that huge offer sheet over the Summer. It’s also a reflection on Ducks GM Pat Verbeek’s negotiating style that is driving young players out of the home of Disney instead of capitalizing on the building momentum.

The Ducks issues aside, it presents Chris Drury with an opportunity to undo one of the many mistakes he’s made in his tenure as the leader of the Rangers over the last five years. Kreider is going to be available. He wants to move eastward. The Rangers could use some more scoring. Let’s get it done!