June 12, 2025 — New York, NY: As veteran forward Chris Kreider prepares to leave the New York Rangers after over a decade with the franchise, attention is shifting to the young player coming the other way in the trade with the Anaheim Ducks: Carey Terrance.
The 20-year-old center, a standout in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and a rising prospect in the Ducks’ system, is set to become a key addition to the Rangers’ pipeline. Though the deal has not yet been formally announced by the teams, multiple reports confirm that Kreider has waived his no-trade clause to facilitate the move, and Terrance is expected to be the central return piece.
A Skating-Fueled Prospect With International Pedigree
Born on May 10, 2005, in Akwesasne, New York, Carey Terrance was selected 59th overall in the 2023 NHL Draft by Anaheim. He signed his entry-level contract with the Ducks in April 2025, which is set to begin in the 2025–26 season.
At 6-foot-1 and 187 pounds, Terrance brings an explosive north-south skating style and solid two-way instincts. Known for his aggressive forechecking and straight-line speed, he earned praise from Anaheim’s development staff for his energy and work ethic. Ducks player development director Jim Johnson said Terrance is “relentless on the puck” and praised his “defensive maturity and leadership intangibles.”
OHL Career and Comeback from Injury
Terrance captained the Erie Otters in the OHL and finished the 2024–25 season with 39 points in 45 games, despite missing two months due to a serious injury suffered in February. He returned just in time for the playoffs, showcasing his determination and physical resilience.
Over four OHL seasons, Terrance appeared in 230 games, notching 89 goals and 73 assists for a total of 162 points.
His breakout season came in 2023–24, when he led the Otters in goals and finished third in the league in shorthanded tallies. Though his 2024–25 campaign was interrupted, he remains a well-regarded prospect with untapped offensive upside.
Representing Team USA — and His Community
Terrance has also represented Team USA in three international tournaments, winning gold medals at the 2023 IIHF U18 World Championship and back-to-back World Junior Championships in 2024 and 2025. In Ottawa earlier this year, he played all seven games for the U.S., contributing two goals in a bottom-six role.
Beyond the rink, Terrance is making an impact as a cultural figure. A proud member of the Mohawk Nation at Akwesasne, he is just the ninth Mohawk player drafted into the NHL. In May 2025, he was honored with the Hometown Hero Award by the Akwesasne Junior B Thunder Lacrosse Club, and local leaders announced plans to commemorate his achievements with a permanent plaque at the entrance of the reservation.
A Promising Fit for the Rangers’ Future
Though he’s not expected to step into the NHL lineup right away, Terrance adds depth and character to the Rangers’ prospect pool. Analysts project he’ll begin his professional career in the AHL, where he can continue refining his offensive consistency and physical game.
If developed properly, Carey Terrance has the potential to become a reliable bottom-six NHL center with penalty-killing ability, leadership traits, and the speed to thrive in today’s up-tempo game.