Player Discussion Chris Kreider Part II: Manimal

[Ghost of jas]

Interesting statistic:

If Kreider hits the 30 goal mark, he'll be the first home-grown Ranger to do so since Prucha in 2005-06.

He'll also be only the third player to do so in the past 24 years (Amonte in 1992-93 and the previously mentioned Prucha).

Good to see you back posting. How's everything with your son?

 

[Edge]

We're getting there. Posted something in the other thread, so I don't hijack this one.

 

[Ghost of jas]

We're getting there. Posted something in the other thread, so I don't hijack this one.

Yeah, I saw that after I posted. Anyway, Chris Kreider keeps getting better and better at hockey stuff, as the youngsters say.

 

[Leonardo87]

Kreider had some step in his game last night. Was concerned he might be really banged up. Scored a goal and also helped on Mika's first goal. Really hate it when these guys rack in multiple points but then they lose. Efforts are basically in vain. Anyway 4 more to go to hit 30. I think it's a strong possibility now.

 

[Zil]

Kreider's pretty clearly our best forward. It's a shame those games he missed early in the season will probably cost him a shot at 60 points.

 

[Raspewtin]

Kreider's pretty clearly our best forward. It's a shame those games he missed early in the season will probably cost him a shot at 60 points.

Still hoping in vain that Miller finally breaks 60 for a Sather drafted forward....

 

[ZiGOODejad]

finally a break out year hopefully he hits 30 goals this season

 

[Edge]

Yeah, I saw that after I posted. Anyway, Chris Kreider keeps getting better and better at hockey stuff, as the youngsters say.

Frankly, I think this was the year he HAD to take the next step.

I've felt 30 goals was not an unreasonable expectation and so here we area.

Like Miller, there's still some consistency issues, but at least he's trending in a positive direction.

 

[2020 Cup Champions]

Frankly, I think this was the year he HAD to take the next step.

I've felt 30 goals was not an unreasonable expectation and so here we area.

Like Miller, there's still some consistency issues, but at least he's trending in a positive direction.

He's going to score 4 against my team tonight because he knows I doubted him.

 

[Edge]

He's going to score 4 against my team tonight because he knows I doubted him.

I'll take it.

Heck, I'd be happy if the team scored four.

 

[Leonardo87]

 

[Igor Shestyorkin]

First time of hopefully many that he hits 50 points. Don't know if he'll get to 30 goals this year but we can hope. If not this year, next year.

 

[Leonardo87]

First time of hopefully many that he hits 50 points. Don't know if he'll get to 30 goals this year but we can hope. If not this year, next year.

Imagine if he did not miss those games?

 

[Igor Shestyorkin]

Imagine if he did not miss those games?

Then he'd have had 30 by now because when he got injured he was on fire.

 

[Leonardo87]

Then he'd have had 30 by now because when he got injured he was on fire.

I know, I hope he can build onto this season moving forward. He is my favorite player since Cally left. So hoping for another strong season and so on.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

I love watching him in the offensive zone. Controls and protects the puck so well.

 

[Leonardo87]

#27 last night. Nice clutch goal as well. With only 4 games left it's going to be hard to hit 30. If he did not miss time this season from injury think he would of got it.

 

[Ghost of jas]

Two goals away from 30. That was a sweet deflection.

 

[Crease]

Good things seem to happen when he's in front of the net. That's going to be key in getting goals in the playoffs.

 

[nyr2k2]

Good things seem to happen when he's in front of the net. That's going to be key in getting goals in the playoffs.

He has always been so dangerous in front of the net. He's too big and strong to move.

 

[Leonardo87]

Two goals away from 30. That was a sweet deflection.

Needs 2 more Goals with 3 games left? It could happen. If he continues to crash in front of the net he should get them.

 

[True Blue]

Good thing he was not traded.

 

[NickyFotiu]

Outside of his icing he played very smart last night. He worked the end boards well. He positioned himself in front well. He moved the puck well and also found open ice. The goals are great but Im impressed with how well he is using his head on the ice to keep the puck behind the other teams goal line as well.

 

[Ori]

I`m happy with Kreider - he missed many games this year and have 28 goals. But overall his performance has improved a lot compare to previous seasons. So I`m really excited for playoffs now.

 

[haveandare]

Seems like he's really figuring out how to play in front of the net this year, which is huge for him and for the team since no one else really plays that way