New York Rangers: Top Five Rookie Seasons Since 2004

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Mar 9, 2017; Raleigh, NC, USA; New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider (20) celebrates his first period goal against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports /

#4 – Chris Kreider

Chris Kreider made his NHL debut in 2012 and played through the NHL Playoffs that spring.

His hustle and dedication to the game have really shown in his first few years in the NHL. It was especially visible in his rookie year. His statistics weren’t half bad either.

Kreider logged 17 goals and 20 assists in his first full season in the NHL. He has seen steady improvement over the years, but his rookie year really set the bar for the rest of his production.

The thing that really stands out about Kreider is his hustle. Throughout his rookie year he could be seen skating hard and risking his own health for the play. That kind of work ethic is exactly what any team wants.

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