Rangers veteran Chris Kreider has reportedly gained a lot of interest from this Pacific Division team
Recent reports have emerged suggesting the Vancouver Canucks have been inquiring for the services of New York Rangers star forward Chris Kreider.
The Vancouver Canucks and their general manager Patrik Allvin and President Jim Rutherford have never been shy to making big splashes when it comes to trades.
It appears however, that Allvin sees a big opportunity to land a star player like Kreider who would augment the Vancouver offence significantly and help the team progress towards the Stanley Cup.
The Rangers have been busy over the last few weeks as they recently traded defenseman and their captain Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim Ducks for a defenseman and a fourth-round draft pick in 2025.
Rangers General manager Chris Drury has been eager to make changes to his roster as the team has faltered over the course of this season. Considering he has listed almost everyone on his roster as tradable.
Many feel including The Mug that the Vancouver Canucks might be on Chris Kreider's no-trade list as he holds a modified no trade clause for his contract.
All these reports were stemmed because the Rangers allowed Kreider's name along with Trouba to be leaked as both players are available to swap.
Some also feel that these trade rumors are in effort to spark Kreider's game along with the rest of the Rangers.
The Rangers did important business yesterday as they also signed it Igor sister can to his long-term extension which will now be behind them as the season progresses.
It was also clear during the summer that Drury wanted to move Trouba at the time and was unable to make a trade work in his favor.
It remains to be seen on whether another deal will come down the Pike and that Kreider will be the next one to fall but in the meantime the Rangers need to get back to work and figure out a way to win more hockey games.
