Player Discussion Chris Kreider

[NickyFotiu]

We all saw this guy and waited for years to see him finally put it all together.
This will likely be one of, if not the best goal scoring yer of his career. He’s getting the bounces, working hard, and making his own luck.
Keep the pedal on the floor kreids.
Gallants got him motivated.
Wouldn’t surprise me in the least if healthy, he scores 40 this year.
That at least will silence the turds on the main boards that say he’s incapable of being a 30 goal guy or a first line winger.

Stats lie in my opinion. I do not even know if this is his best season. He has been a 30 goal scorer in my eye. 20 in 50 games? 24 in 63 games? Those are 30 goal pace seasons. Plus his two previous 28 goal seasons. I'm happy for him but I also enjoyed his seasons flying down the wing for breakaways, scoring on snap shots, being a physical force and scoring 21-22 goals at even strength. The guys that degrade him on the main board would be thrilled if their teams got him. Speed, power, hitting, great attitude, a force in front of the net? Guys like that do not grow on trees.

 

[GAGLine]

'He's a different dude — and it's great': Rangers' Chris Kreider continues to evolve, and surprise, in his 10th season

“We were on a three- or four-game losing streak,” Nash says. “We were in Ottawa. We were all sitting in the lobby of the hotel, waiting for a meeting. It was pretty quiet. Then you hear this piano playing — a really haunting piece.

“And it’s Chris, sitting there playing. It was amazing. Like a scene from a movie.”

 

[Embryo]

Anyone who liked that Michigan move, remember Crosby tried it on Igor in his rookie season and Igor stopped him? Here it is.

 

[will1066]

Hopefully he pots one or two tonight and pulls ahead of Managepain

 

[duhmetreE]

Not talked about as much but he's been phenomenal defensively and on the PK

 

[duhmetreE]

If only Mika could stop being a play killer... that'd be great

 

[MysticLeviathan]

CK looks like s totally different player. If Mika could get his head out of his ass, that like could do some serious work

 

[NYRangers0723]

Not talked about as much but he's been phenomenal defensively and on the PK

. Agreed. His defensive game/PK has really been terrific

 

[Chimpradamus]

Not talked about as much but he's been phenomenal defensively and on the PK

I'm eating crow complaining about Kreider's contract. I considered him too one dimensional, not enough quality in passing, falling invisible in too many games, etc... I mean, I didn't exactly hack it down, but I didn't exactly cheer for it either.

Well... I don't know who has possessed Kreider, but I hope that possession will remain. What he heck? He has been absolutely amazing! To my defense, this version of Kreider is nothing like I've ever seen before. Let's hope his confidence will grow from this to a new level of consistency for him what he can do.

 

[Captain Lindy]

'He's a different dude — and it's great': Rangers' Chris Kreider continues to evolve, and surprise, in his 10th season

PAYWALL. Dammit!

 

[Captain Lindy]

I'm eating crow complaining about Kreider's contract. I considered him too one dimensional, not enough quality in passing, falling invisible in too many games, etc... I mean, I didn't exactly hack it down, but I didn't exactly cheer for it either.

Well... I don't know who has possessed Kreider, but I hope that possession will remain. What he heck? He has been absolutely amazing! To my defense, this version of Kreider is nothing like I've ever seen before. Let's hope his confidence will grow from this to a new level of consistency for him what he can do.

I bet that crow is delicious!

 

[bmoak]

He really should be captain at this point.

 

[dapowl]

PAYWALL. Dammit!

Its a great article, if you want to read it hit me with a DM.

 

[Captain Lindy]

Its a great article, if you want to read it hit me with a DM.

Thank you!

 

[The New Russian Five]

I'm eating crow complaining about Kreider's contract. I considered him too one dimensional, not enough quality in passing, falling invisible in too many games, etc... I mean, I didn't exactly hack it down, but I didn't exactly cheer for it either.

Well... I don't know who has possessed Kreider, but I hope that possession will remain. What he heck? He has been absolutely amazing! To my defense, this version of Kreider is nothing like I've ever seen before. Let's hope his confidence will grow from this to a new level of consistency for him what he can do.

I'm also eating crow. I really thought that contract would come back to bite us. Still would like to see if he can keep it going for the whole season. Consistency has been his issue his entire career. His play seems like it is sticking this time around. Positive sign.

 

[RangersFan]

Captain.

 

[ecemleafs]

pacing for 50 goals half way through the season lol.

 

[NYRFANMANI]

pacing for 50 goals half way through the season lol.

lmfao, I did not realize Chris is tied for 3rd with Matthews in scoring rn.

 

[NYRangers0723]

Honestly what impresses me most I’m not just the goals it’s his overall defensive game. If you go back to his first few years I think we can all agree that defense wasn’t his strength. However over the past few years his defense has improved dramatically and he has become one of our best on the PK.

 

[romba]

Did Rangers develop him?

 

[rangersfansince08]

Did Rangers develop him?

No he was already a star from his time at BC.

-Stupid Devils fan

 

[Machinehead]

When you're right, you're right.

 

[DutchNYR]

When you're right, you're right.

Nah, he's going to score 45 and leave you totally embarrassed.

 

[doomscroll]

25 Goals in 40 games. What a statement season by CK.

 

[n8]

this gives me hope that we'll see a great player in Laf. Just 8 more years to go!