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Kreider is a bull. Bloody great season thus far.
Player Discussion Chris Kreider
- Thread starter Krams
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- Jan 18, 2012
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He's been our best forward by far. Offense. Defense. PP. PK. Crunch time.
He has a handful of great scoring chances every game.
He has a handful of great scoring chances every game.
McRanger92
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His mid-career shift to being a PKer is very similar to how Nash's game changed once he got to the Rangers. Hes a threat in every situation now.
I want him named Captain, but i also dont want to mess with the mojo this team has going.
I want him named Captain, but i also dont want to mess with the mojo this team has going.
Jaromir Jagr
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Obviously, he's been amazing and is making me eat crow, but I'm honestly wondering if another coach had used him on the PK and in all situations earlier, would that have made him be more engaged consistently in prior years.
- Jan 7, 2013
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Easily earning his contract. Incredibly proud of his play all around.
I could be remembering it wrong, but Kreider’s always been one of the best defensive forwards, analytically speaking, on the team, I believe.
RangersFan
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There is always a fear in that but in this case I don't see it. If anything it could make him and the team even better. He has done everything one could ask for, he deserves it but he also wants it. Naming him Captain mid season could gel the team even more and galvanize them for a playoff run. People are scared of the 'weight' the C might have because of Leetch. But this is way different. Leetch had to follow Messier. Kreider already is the leader and has been for years and the vacancy makes no sense for a playoff bound team trending upwards. 2 years ago I was in the Mika C camp, but I love everything Kreider has become for this franchise. The way he is with the kids, willing to do everything for the team, never mind the absurd production this season. He was probably the leading choice prior to this season and is the longest tenured by far. If it's just a formality at this point are they saving it for the playoffs?
Amazing Kreiderman
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haohmaru
boomshakalaka
4 goals to go until he disappears for the rest of the season
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He's never scored more than 28 in a season.
HockeyBasedNYC
Feeling it
I've said it countless times, he will finish his career playing for one team and one team only.
So basically before Gallant he wanted the coaches to praise his game and what they wanted him to do? Seems like Gallant is saying go do what you do
will1066
If you score four, you better f'n win the game
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He was gifted with physical, durable abilities. He's 30 but we are now seeing the best of him and will probably continue to for the next couple of years. I wouldn't be shocked to see him win fastest skater at the ASG. The physical attributes have always been there. It was his mindset and maturity as described in the Brooks article.
He always came off as a bull in a china shop. So strong, fast, high energy that it almost was too much for him to finish. Age has slowed him down just a tiny bit and its all coming together. Stark contrast to all the prophesy's about him.
. CK is pretty unique when it comes to physical attributes and durability. Even though he is 30 he is probably in better shape than any player of any age. So That’s why I never had an issue with the length of the contract
Captain Lindy
Formerly known as Kreider Beast
I always knew he had this in him. Look at my avatar and user name.
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Certainly hope so. But I could also see him finishing his career in Boston.
SA16
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I feel like he's kinda doing more with less this season
he's not constantly trying to fly down the wing on a rush or get breakaways or to carry the puck all over the ice or bull people over. He's just moving the puck simply and effectively and really excelling in front of the net. I think Fox being so good at getting shots through has let Kreider really clean up in front of the net as well
he's not constantly trying to fly down the wing on a rush or get breakaways or to carry the puck all over the ice or bull people over. He's just moving the puck simply and effectively and really excelling in front of the net. I think Fox being so good at getting shots through has let Kreider really clean up in front of the net as well
His game has evolved, which is great. One of the concerns when we gave him the contract was how he would produce as he gradually lost a step. He hasn't really lost a step at all but it doesn't even matter, because he has turned into a guy who doesn't depend on his speed to create offense.
I wouldn't expect this production to continue forever, but the fact that he's turning into this absolute monster around the net is wonderful.
I wouldn't expect this production to continue forever, but the fact that he's turning into this absolute monster around the net is wonderful.
