With each day that passes without a Chris Kreider extension, the closer we get to a Chris Kreider trade. Whether or not the Rangers actually sell is still up in the air, but the smart money would be on a few trades when they fall far out of contention. Not doing so –and then letting him walk for nothing– would be an egregious mismanagement of assets.
So now we look at what Kreider could bring back in a trade at the deadline. Some of what Kreider brings back is dependent on what the Devils get for Taylor Hall.