New York Rangers’ top five bargain contracts on the roster

Chris Kreider-

At the rate he is going, Chris Kreider can be the most successful Rangers players that they developed. Slowly but surely since his debut in the 2012 playoff run, Kreider has established himself as a top six player who can adapt and play with almost anyone.

This past season, Kreider set a career high in goals with 28 and had an increase in points compared to last year year. Most notably in Kreider’s game, however, is his ability to forecheck and hit opposing players while at the same time be a skillful player who makes a lot happen when he has the puck.

In 2016 when Kreider was still an RFA and heading to arbitration, Rangers GM Jeff Gorton signed the forward to a four year, $4.625 million contract. This deal is thought of as a steal especially when looking at players that compare to the 26-year-old forward. Brandon Saad of the Chicago Blackhawks has put up similar numbers to Kreider in his career and he makes nearly $2 million more.

Luckily for Rangers GM Jeff Gorton, Kreider is under contract for another three seasons before he hits the open market as a UFA. This gives the Rangers plenty of time to evaluate their cap situation and offer Kreider the best contract possible, hopefully keeping him at a reasonable price.