New York is reportedly looking for a deal similar to the one it made at last year’s deadline with the Winnipeg Jets and Kevin Hayes. New York acquired the first-round pick it sent to Winnipeg in the Jacob Trouba trade, along with Brendan Lemieux.
One thing to keep in mind, though, is that the Rangers have not yet ruled out the possibility of extending Kreider, but have yet to negotiate a new deal with him recently, according to LeBrun.
Kreider represented the Rangers at the 2020 NHL All-Star game for the first time in his career and is an unrestricted free agent at the conclusion of this season.