Pierre LeBrun: “Sense is Kreider contract talks haven’t produced a path yet… Still very much in play trade-wise. But I would also say normally in these situations each side would show their true hand about 2-3 days before the deadline contract-wise.”
Larry Brooks of the New York Post: The New York Rangers and Chris Kreider‘s camp are talking contract extension for the past week. It’s likely 50-50 that he re-signs with the team.
“It is not affecting my focus or my play,” Kreider, held off the scoresheet but who recorded four shots on eight attempts in 20:21, told The Post.