I have a hard time thinking it won't go to Kreider after today.
The optimist in me wants to think that giving Kreider the C would make him more accountable and hopefully that translates into him being more consistent and playing with an edge, which he needs to be playing at to be most productive. On the other hand, I'm really hoping there's a modified NTC after years 3 or 4, lol. Still waiting for details so please post if you can. Can't help but think that JD as well as Quinn had some input into trying to keep Kreider. I trust JD especially with his experience as well as Gorton and Quinn. Perhaps with the progress and assessment of their younger players and prospects they've had the last couple of seasons the have a sense and have identified that the next core of players are currently on the roster and others will be knocking on the door. Perhaps they see Kreider as a leader and mentor for those players.