From being selected in the first round to being recently extended for another seven seasons, Chris Kreider has become a New York Ranger cornerstone.
American-born winger Chris Kreider has spent an eight year tenure with the New York Rangers which resulted in 523 games played, 316 points, and 19 career game-winning goals. Although the scope of his efforts may not be the most obvious to see, the 29-year old forward is making an indelible impact with the Original Six team.
At age 18, Kreider was selected by the Rangers in the 2009 Entry Draft using their 19th pick. He went on to play at Boston College in his native hockey-obsessed grounds where he had several successful seasons, netted 49 goals and collected 43 assists in 114 career BC games. He was an undeniable factor in helping his college win two NCAA Championship titles.
In the 2011-12 NHL season, Kreider debuted during the postseason. Starting off hot, he tallied five goals seven points in 18 games. In the 2011-12 NHL season, Kreider debuted during the postseason. Starting off hot, he tallied five goals seven points in 18 games. That set a NHL record, as he became the first player to score five goals in the playoffs before scoring in the regular season (since broken).
Despite his heroics, the Rangers were eventually eliminated by the New Jersey Devils in the Conference Finals.