It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. The Four Nations Face-Off is nearing its conclusion. However, that doesn’t mean general managers aren’t busy constructing potential deals. We’ve seen a flurry of activity before the Four Nations tournament. However, we might just only be getting started.<\/p>\n
Teams often make moves after international breaks and that’s been a thing since the Nagano Olympics. One team team that could make some more moves<\/a> is the New York Rangers<\/a>. This edition of NHL rumours deals with one veteran that’s been the subject of trade talks.<\/p>\n All NHL rumours come from the original source and are subject to change.<\/p>\n Rumour: Peter Baugh of The Athletic had a recent mailbag<\/a> and talked about a number of Rangers players that could be moved. This edition of NHL rumours deals with winger Chris Kreider<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Analysis:<\/em> The Blueshirts have played better since the start of the new year. However, a team that was the subject of Stanley Cup talk is on the outside looking in of the post-season picture. There’s still time to get to the playoffs, but the Rangers will have to make a move or two.<\/a><\/p>\n Rangers General Manager Chris Drury<\/a> sent a memo in November that said a number of players were available. Baugh pointed out that Jacob Trouba<\/a> and Kreider were highlighted as names that could be had. Drury made good on dealing Trouba<\/a>, who was the team’s captain, to the Anaheim Ducks<\/a>. Could Drury make good on sending Kreider out of the Big Apple?<\/p>\n Baugh’s mailbag was also asked about Mika Zibanejad<\/a> and Artemi Panarin<\/a>. However, both seem to be long shots to be traded. Both contracts have big-time cap hits and both players have no-movement clauses. There’s also the risk of disenfranchising Zibanejad and Panarin by asking them to waive those no-trade clauses.<\/p>\n Kreider only has a 15-team no-trade clause, so that makes his contract easier to move. The Boston-area native does have some control, but Drury can still move the veteran winger.<\/p>\n The Rangers have some big contracts on the books and Kreider is one of the them. He carries a cap hit of $6.5 million and his contract runs until the end of the 2026-27 season. The cap hit would be a bit to swallow. However, the increasing salary cap could make it more digestible.<\/p>\n Kreider has struggled this season with 16 goals and 20 points. However, he is very good on the power play when he’s on his game. The 33-year-old is strong in front of the net and is hard to move out of position.<\/p>\n He also still has some speed in his game and is a proven goal-scorer. Contending teams would love to get a player like Kreider, but Baugh points out that a team taking on his salary would be difficult.<\/p>\n Kreider’s future with the team is uncertain, but it looks like he will be with the team unless some other club wants to take a big risk. Changes could be coming on Broadway, but Kreider might not be part of this round of them.<\/p>\n Main photo by: Danny Wild-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. The Four Nations Face-Off is nearing its conclusion. 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New York Rangers Stalwart Subject of Trade Chatter<\/h3>\n
What it Means<\/h4>\n