Player Discussion Chris Kreider

[AIexisLafreniereNYR]

Chris Kreider always seemed to be an elite goal scorer, 3 years in a row he was about a 35+ ppg pace.

He’s just having an insane year. Took the next step. I always figured he’d never live up to his contract but he’s proven me wrong. Wow

 

[TominNC]

I'm almost convinced he'll get 30

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Chris Kreider is on pace to not only break the record for most goals in a season but also most PP goals in a season.

Both owned by Jágr (54 & 25), with Kreider on pace for 56 & 27.

 

[SA16]

He’s also “on pace” to shoot 44% on the powerplay

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

 

[GbgRanger]

Who had the idea at the beginning of the season that Kreider shouldnt be on PP1 due to his poor performance on even strength?

 

[NYRangers0723]

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

I think having him as a primary PK has also helped him

 

[rangersfansince08]

Obviously he'll probably never pace for 57 goals again but I hope we see a consistent 35 goal 65 point player from here on out.

 

[tlk]

Love it how he put his third away. No rush in the final moments, just a glance at the open corner of the net and nonchalantly poking it in.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Obviously he'll probably never pace for 57 goals again but I hope we see a consistent 35 goal 65 point player from here on out.

If Kreider hits 50, it's a historic season we will talk about for decades. Only 3 Rangers hit that number in 96 years.

 

[NYRangers0723]

I think fans still under appreciate His career as a Ranger. Obviously he is having a monster year this year but he has been a really good ranger for years now. He does a lot of things that don’t get on the scoresheet too.

 

[Mike in Houston]

Trade him!

 

[Leonardo87]

Another thing with Kreider that has really impressed me, is that he is killing penalties now and has been very good at it, scoring some shorties in the process. He has become a more all around player.

 

[GAGLine]

Who had the idea at the beginning of the season that Kreider shouldnt be on PP1 due to his poor performance on even strength?

No one.

The only arguments I saw were to put him on the 3rd line, but leave him on PP1. And the only reason people thought he should be on the 3rd line at even strength was because more was expected of Laf this year.

 

[Blais to Win]

If Kreider hits 50, it's a historic season we will talk about for decades. Only 3 Rangers hit that number in 96 years.

Partially by reason of the pressure induced by this long history I don’t think he hits 50 this season, but I wonder if he could be the first player actually drafted by the Rangers to hit 50 ever? (Was Vic Hadfield drafted by NYR? Think the draft began after he started his NHL career…)

 

[SA16]

Who had the idea at the beginning of the season that Kreider shouldnt be on PP1 due to his poor performance on even strength?

Probably the same contingent that thought Nils should be PP1 over Fox

 

[Mike in Houston]

I would love for Chris's #20 to be lifted to the rafters one day. Not sure if it'll ever happen, but if he stays on this team and retires a Ranger I think it's possible.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

I would love for Chris's #20 to be lifted to the rafters one day. Not sure if it'll ever happen, but if he stays on this team and retires a Ranger I think it's possible.

If Graves can be up there, then so can Kreider.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Partially by reason of the pressure induced by this long history I don’t think he hits 50 this season, but I wonder if he could be the first player actually drafted by the Rangers to hit 50 ever? (Was Vic Hadfield drafted by NYR? Think the draft began after he started his NHL career…)

Yeah, Hadfield made the NHL pre-draft (1961)

 

[ElLeetch]

If Graves can be up there, then so can Kreider.

Leetch and Richter get up there regardless, but Graves doesn't if we don't win in 94. It will be the same for Kreider.

 

[Mike in Houston]

Leetch and Richter get up there regardless, but Graves doesn't if we don't win in 94. It will be the same for Kreider.

So Kreider has to win in 94? He's fooked.

 

[Leonardo87]

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Sweet

 

[CLW]

Can we call Kreider a Star in the NHL now?

 

[The New Russian Five]

I would love for Chris's #20 to be lifted to the rafters one day. Not sure if it'll ever happen, but if he stays on this team and retires a Ranger I think it's possible.

He needs to win a cup with the team.