As the February 24th trade deadline rapidly approaches, so do questions about Chris Kreider’s future in New York, as his four-year, $18.5 million contract signed in 2016 is set to expire.
The New York Rangers have made no indication as to whether or not they will extend the winger who is set to turn 29 in April, or if they will look to trade him. With the team being in the midst of a rebuild, moving Kreider makes sense — just as they’ve moved other pending unrestricted agents in years past. However, because of his skill set, it can also make sense for the team to extend him.