We know he may not be with the team much longer. The chances seem slimmer by the day that Chris Kreider will be a New York Ranger past the February 24th NHL trade deadline and while it is absolutely the right decision to trade him, it will sting for a while.
Kreider has been a beloved member of the Rangers ever since he burst onto the scene during the 2012 Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series against the Ottawa Senators and has had some huge moments on the game’s biggest stages. He’s a beloved member of the locker room, a top-six forward with game breaking speed and someone who it will be absolutely painful to see in another team’s jersey.