NHL Rumors: Kreider Waived, Formenton to Oilers, Hughes Stuck, and Hellebuyck Options

Key Points:

• Chris Kreider and the Anaheim Ducks are moving toward a mutual contract termination, which would free up $6.5 million in salary cap space for Anaheim and allow Kreider to pursue opportunities likely in the Eastern Conference, with teams like Boston, Philadelphia, Montreal, and the New York Islanders showing interest.
• The Edmonton Oilers signed forward Alex Formenton to a one-year, $850,000 deal; Formenton, who spent recent seasons in Switzerland, brings speed and penalty-killing skills but is not guaranteed a roster spot, and he addressed past controversies openly during his signing.
• Connor Hellebuyck’s trade request remains unresolved and has become more complicated due to changes in available trade assets and partners, with Carolina, Buffalo, and Utah still potential destinations as the Jets seek resolution before training camp.
• Quinn Hughes has yet to commit to a contract extension with the Minnesota Wild, weighing his desire to potentially play with his brothers and considering all options, including unrestricted free agency, as Minnesota prepares a significant financial offer ahead of the signing-bonus deadline.