Chris Kreider will be an unrestricted free agent this summer. At 28, he will be seeking the max years of 7 on his next and most likely final deal. He turns 29 in April so that will take him to the age of 36. And looking at the Rangers pool of young players and prospects he may not fit the long view plans anymore.
Blues and Avs
There are two teams in the same division that feel they are contenders and both are dealing with injuries to key forwards. The defending champs in St. Louis and the high flyers in Colorado.