New York Rangers Five Forwards to Watch this Season
Dec 16, 2014; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) celebrates his first period goal against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports
Kreider is entering a contract year, when the season gets underway. Depending on how he performs will be a huge factor in his next contract with the Rangers. This will be his final year of his two-year bridge contract, which was signed before the start of the 2013-2014 season. The next contract he signs will be a good raise from his current $2.475 million. We assume that, but not everything is written in stone.
However, Kreider does, and will receive an increase in beer money, it’s just a matter of how much. I believe the Rangers should put the 24-year old as priority to keep after next season. He’s already dangerous threat to opposing goalies, what makes you think Kreider will not send his “hello’s” to Henrik Lundqvist or any Rangers goalies.
He’s an asset to have for any team, and is continuing to prove he belongs in Rangers blue.
The only downfall for Kreider has been taking bad penalties. With each passing season with the Rangers, his penalty minutes have risen and at inopportune times. I am not saying he has to play like a Lady Byng candidate, but he definitely needs to control his actions on the ice and reduce the amount of time he sees the sin-bin.
He’s too much of a good player to be kept off the ice due to being a liability.
2014-2015 stats: 80 games played (21 goals, 25 assists), +24, 88 PIM, 15:42 TOI- Career high’s
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