Confirmed with Link: [NYR/MTL] Christian Thomas for Danny Kristo

[Rangers79]

Rangers need a selfish player. Too many passes, isn't that the usual complaint?

 

[Kris Chreider]

Seems his biggest negative is that he is a bit of a selfish show off. Likes to try to dangle through a team instead of looking for teammates. Maybe that will change with experience/age

He's the b*stard child of the playoff versions of Nash and Callahan.

Also has some attitude problems off the ice. Party boy big time, maybe him and DZ can get together.

 

[THE HOFF]

kristo had a huge bandwagon among our fans, but some of us thought he could be a nutcase. here are a few reasons why ...


http://www.uscho.com/2013/01/29/nor...unlawful-delivery-to-certain-persons-charges/


http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=34562#.UdNKrr7D97A


I personally find the 2nd one hilarious.

 

[Kris Chreider]

He was the same way in the WJC.

Not a huge fan of this, but i'm basing it off of what I saw of him three years ago. If he's the same player i'm not happy.

He's improved, definitely. Still tended to try and dangle through a team this last NCAA season and his AHL stint, but not nearly as bad as his freshman year.

Remember Nash trying that spin move every damn time? Multiply that by 10, you have freshman Kristo.

 

[McDonagh]

I remember everyone here complaining about Kristo during his entire time at the WJC haha.

 

[Bluenote13]

Huge fan of this.

Another NCAA kid. World Juniors teammates with Stepan, Kreider and Bourque.

Kristo is the more complete player



http://lastwordonsports.com/2013/04/01/top-shelf-prospects-time-for-habs-to-lock-up-danny-kristo/

Hard working skill guy.

I like this trade, watched Kristo alot the last few seasons, RB has it right, he's a better overall player and I like his playmaking and compete level. Plays bigger than he is at times. Fires his wrist shot with ease. Rh shot, I bet he can play LW though.

 

[slipknottin]

Rangers need a selfish player. Too many passes, isn't that the usual complaint?

Lolol. Here's hoping. He does have an ability to get a great shot off at full speed, so that may be useful.

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

How old is this kid? any shot to make bottom 6 this year?

 

[Kris Chreider]

apparently kristo lost a couple toes because of soemthing stupid???

Frostbite.

EDIT: the link is a little earlier than my post. Scroll up!

 

[Drewbackatu*]

Aren't they practically the same player? I know Kristo has a ton of upside, think he has played for team USA before.

He has size and more upside than Thomas. I don't understand what Montreal was thinking about here but should be a plus for us.

 

[slipknottin]

How old is this kid? any shot to make bottom 6 this year?

Turned 23 last month. And yes, at least for a couple games. He apparently is quite good defensively already.

 

[Mugless]

North Dakota highlights:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRpKxw98-Tc&feature=player_embedded

 

[iamitter]

Well, it's clear what identity the Rangers are going for. "Big kid who can skate" sound familiar to anyone else?

Kristo's the more complete player and probably safer bet. Thomas could very easily end up the better goal scorer, though.

 

[doncherrysgrill]

Don't get how as a Rangers fan you aren't ecstatic about this move! Kristo's playmaking abilities and speed are on par with the best in the NCAA, and he's got a nice shot too. Christian Thomas was a one-dimensional scorer, Kristo is a physical kid who works his ass off and throws his body around ON TOP of having the same sort of scoring ability. Thomas was never going to make it with this team, since he's got a top 6 skillset but not top 6 ability. Kristo can fit into a 3rd line role. He'll start with Hartford but I wouldn't be surprised at all to see him play at least a game or two with the Rangers this season.

 

[Clown Fiesta]

Oh great, now we have a blatant trespasser on our team.

 

[Riverdale]

I like it

 

[Punxrocknyc19*]

He has size and more upside than Thomas. I don't understand what Montreal was thinking about here but should be a plus for us.

Thomas to fit with their many undersized forwards i love this from the Rangers point of view. Rangers got a better player down the road..

 

[Vitto79]

so a trade 3 days in a row

I am fine with this cause I really dont know Kristo but hearing good things. Thomas is kinda small and never really thought he would develop.

When thinking of options this yr he didnt cross my mind much. So can Kristo play this yr in the AHL or is he College bound still?

 

[Graves94]

Some Montreal fans labelled him as Marchand lite

 

[ProspectsFanatic]

apparently kristo lost a couple toes because of soemthing stupid???

*almost

 

[azrok22]

Liked Thomas, especially his shot on the PP< but I never saw enough that lead me to believe that he would overcome his size disadvantage.

At the same time, I loathed Kristo at the WJC due to his selfishness.

Meh.

 

[Kris Chreider]

so a trade 3 days in a row

I am fine with this cause I really dont know Kristo but hearing good things. Thomas is kinda small and never really thought he would develop.

When thinking of options this yr he didnt cross my mind much. So can Kristo play this yr in the AHL or is he College bound still?

He ended the season in Hamilton after NoDak was eliminated.

 

[SupersonicMonkey*]

LOVE this move!!

I was never as high on Thomas as others. He has a great shot but he's small and weak.

Danny Kristo has a high skill level and isn't miniscule.

Great move.

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

rememer the last trade we had with Montreal?

 

[slipknottin]

Don't get how as a Rangers fan you aren't ecstatic about this move! Kristo's playmaking abilities and speed are on par with the best in the NCAA, and he's got a nice shot too. Christian Thomas was a one-dimensional scorer, Kristo is a physical kid who works his ass off and throws his body around ON TOP of having the same sort of scoring ability. Thomas was never going to make it with this team, since he's got a top 6 skillset but not top 6 ability. Kristo can fit into a 3rd line role. He'll start with Hartford but I wouldn't be surprised at all to see him play at least a game or two with the Rangers this season.

That to me is the most significant part of this trade, rangers are lacking guys who fit into the bottom 6. They have a lot of potential top 6 guys, but few bottom 6