Blackhawks and Rangers trade partners involving Chris Kreider? Why it makes sense
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The Chicago Blackhawks have placed themselves in the market for a center, but they could use help elsewhere.
While Kyle Davidson made a huge stink about players acquired during the offseason they've failed to produce up to expectations.
One place the Blackhawks could look for a solution is the Metropolitan Division, as the New York Rangers and GM Chris Drury are having a fire sale on veteran talent.
One of those available who is sure to gain plenty of interest isforward Chris Kreider, who could be an upgrade to Tyler Bertuzzi.
Elliotte Friedman dropped a report that GM Chris Drury was shopping these veterans after the Oilers defeated the Rangers 6-2 on Saturday.
He name-dropped Chris Kreider and Jacob Trouba as options to be moved. Those are two of their highest-paid and longest-tenured veterans so it is coming in as a shocking report.
Kreider is a top-six forward, who can play in the dirty spots on the ice, and has scored 30+ goals in the last three seasons with the New York Rangers.
q>Kreider would be a great linemate for Bedard to help set up at even strength and with the man advantage. He would also open up more ice for Bedard to use his lethal shot as well. It's something to consider if you're Kyle Davidson and Chicago's front office.
In the last four seasons (including this year) since turning 30, Kreider has 136 goals and 79 assists for 215 points in 261 games played. Those goal totals are off the charts.
He's a great net-front presence on the power play and is the king of tipped goals, and 55 of those recent goals were all on special teams.
Not to mention he's seen playoff runs with the New York Rangers since 2011-2012, and has 82 games of playoff experience.
During that run he's score 51 points( 32 G, 19 A) and knows what it's like to be successful in the postseason.
While Kreider does have a 15-team no-trade clause, the Hawks would have to sell him on the fact he can help the Blackhawks grow into a competitive team.
There's been no word of the cost to acquire Kreider, but the Blackhawks have assets and talent to spread, including if that means moving on from veterans talent.
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NOVEMBRE 26 | 72 ANSWERS Blackhawks and Rangers trade partners involving Chris Kreider? Why it makes sense Should the Chicago Blackhawks trade for Chris Kreider? | ||
| Yes | 50 | 69.4 % |
| No | 22 | 30.6 % |
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