As the Rangers reshape their roster following an incredibly disappointing season, they could be nearing a seismic move.

New York is in talks to trade Chris Kreider to the Ducks, according to multiple reports.

Kreider, 34, has spent his entire 13-year career with the Blueshirts, amassing 326 goals and 256 assists.

He had a career-high 52 goals during the 2021-22 season and was strong during the next two -- with 36 goals in 2022-23 and 39 goals in 2023-24 -- but had a down campaign this past season, with only 22 goals and a career-low eight assists.

Kreider is under contract through the 2026-27 season, with a cap hit of $6.5 million annually.

Trading Kreider would be the end of an era for the Rangers, who will be ushering in a different identity under new head coach Mike Sullivan.

And while the Rangers have moved on from a bunch of key players recently -- including Ryan Lindgren, Jacob Trouba, Kaapo Kakko, and Filip Chytil -- trading Kreider would be the boldest move.

In addition to being one of the top scorers in franchise history (his 326 goals rank third), Kreider was a huge playoff performer, helping to key a handful of long postseason runs over the last decade-plus.

While Kreider could be the first domino to fall, the Rangers are also discussing potential trades of Alexis Lafreniere and K'Andre Miller.

As far as star players the Rangers could acquire, they reportedly have their eyes on JJ Peterka and Jason Robertson.

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