Three Possible Captaincy Options if New York Rangers Trade Jacob Trouba

Chris Kreider

This is the obvious choice that was passed over last time. Chris Kreider is Mr. New York Ranger right now. Having never played for another franchise, this homegrown player has been synonymous with the Ranger way for over a decade. One of the historic Rangers, as he approaches the shoulders of giants in all three of points, goals, and assists, he's become someone that this franchise will never forget.

When he was looked over for the captaincy, many questions were asked about why. In the six years between the departure of Ryan McDonagh to the Tampa Bay Lightning and the appointment of Jacob Trouba, the Rangers had to have mulled over the idea of dishing the captaincy to Chris Kreider, but they kept passing up on it. Some suggested that this was a shot at a lack of leadership ability from Kreider, but he wears an "A" anyway, so I do not think there is much truth to that.

Kreider had some uncertainty with his contract during that time, which may have had an impact if the organization didn't want a captain who would be moving on in a couple of seasons. Still, they put lipstick on a pig by appointing the worst contract on the roster as the captain. It feels a little bit like buyer's remorse. Trying to dress up Trouba like a great leader to increase his trade value is not the most outrageous thing in the world, but it hasn't led to much success.

Kreider has been everything you want from this organization. While he probably won't live up to the heights of Mark Messier or the aforementioned McDonagh, there is a chance that he could be a success, and that is what the Rangers need leading their team right now. He's been there and done it before for this organization in big moments, looking directly at game three against Carolina.