Trade Incoming: Altercation Reported Between Rangers Veteran And Head Coach Issues A Much Needed Change
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The New York Rangers are seriously looking brutal lately, as an altercation happened today on the ice. During practice Chris Kreider acted disrespectfully to Peter Laviolette, could a move be incoming?
The New York Rangers and GM Chris Drury will have to consider the next steps with alternate captain Chris Kreider.
Today we found footage of Peter Laviolette and Chris Kreider during practice. Kreider would ignore Laviolette, and tune him out while skating away.
Doesn't that symbolize the Rangers' entire season? Is Kreider one of many players who have tuned out Laviolette?
The Rangers have performed poorly this season, and this small video capture could be the entire reason why the team is 5th in the Metropolitan Division.
They're still trying to win a wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference with a record of 28-25-4.
And no one seems to care to listen to Laviolette. It seems as if he's lost the entire room.
Especially if Kreider is reacting this way.
Kreider has played only 48 games this season and scored 21 points (17 G,4 A) and only contributed a point to Team USA's run to the Four Nations Face-Off championship.
Is it time to consider trading him? He's underperformed and could yield significant assets from a contending team should GM Chris Drury explore a move.
Here's an idea of what a trade in 2020 would look like.
To Colorado: Chris Kreider (50% salary retained), Alexandar Georgiev, Greg McKegg and a 3rd round pick.
To New York: 1st round pick, Tyson Jost, Martin Kaut, a mid-prospect, and a conditional 2nd round pick.
Would you trade Chris Kreider now and shake up the entire Rangers core?
Previously on NYRangersInsider
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