To clarify, I'm a Rangers fan, and I think it may make sense to trade Kreider, given his contract and the the team's strength at wing. I'd personally give him away for free to get off his contract, but was curious of his value and if we'd have to add or could get something back. Based on the thread, it seems like he still has some positive value.
CK works best w/better chemistry linemates which helps when there is consistency from same line. Zib +, usually Buch, was not a prob last yr.
This yr whole team got off slow. Then extra hit w/breadman on hiatus, so CK by then things falling into place stepped up.
Has now deferred to Zib w/Zib emerging again.
However, last couple of wks both went cold.
Kreider stays thru most of his deal.
Zib stays at 8.75 x 4 w/no NMC and again 4 yrs only or buh bye.
{would do 3 yrs more at 9 if he prefers, do not want long term}
We will move on from Strome and Buch
The kids will flourish
We need to solve Trouba; chances of doing that sooner to 3 yrs before his NMC clause turns off is like poker inside straight; doable but tough.
Moving Trouba, not Kreider, should be our focus.