Chris Kreider's latest statement may have just confirmed his fate with the New York Rangers
With news of General Manager Chris Drury's latest statement, they're open for business, one player hit the trade block we didn't expect, Chris Kreider.. His name was floated along with Jacob Trouba in recent rumors.
If the New York Rangers are actually shopping him, perhaps GM Chris Drury and the team should practice better information security. Kreider's big mouth ran in the media and could spell doom for the team's chances of trading him.
His latest interview revealed a shocking diagnosis of his injuries and this could be a major deterrent for NHL teams. Also, it could downgrade his value in the market.
This could be a tactic to shield himself from being moved on the market or a matter of him simply being honest with the media.
But regardless, you'd think the Rangers would vet him before he gives interviews, we all know how secretive the NHL is with injuries.
While the team's drama since the summer with Jacob Trouba has subsided, it looks to ratchet up as Drury intensifies rhetoric in the media about trades. But does it intend to make good on that talk?
With multiple teams expressing interest in the top-six forward, who could add a gritty presence on the ice, is Kreider on the way out? He can play in the dirty areas on the power play and is a three-time 30+ goal scorer.
This season has seen a decline in his production, scoring only 9 points( 9 G, 0 A) in 19 games.
