Mark Stone hasn't hit 30 goals either. Zuccarello only hit 20 once.
People just like to shit on Kreider because he's big and doesn't always play like Todd Bertuzzi. He's one of the best in the league as a net front presence on the PP. That's irreplaceable in our current group.
The reason why we shit on Krieder is because he is shit for most of the season, except for 15 games. The players you mentioned shouldnt even be in the same breath of Krieder. Both of those guys play a complete game and ARE noticeable on the ice almost every game.
Great he is a net front presence for part of the season. Who cares. There are plenty of other guys that can and will stand in front of the net for cheaper AND are noticeable on the ice for making plays and being in your face. Krieder is none of that.
After we buyout Deangelo, You and the others who guard kreider like hes the 2nd coming, you will eventually see what we already see. That his contract is albatross bc of the term and that f***ing NTC, his cap hit will prevent us from keeping better players ie Buch for now, just wait for a few years down the road and who else it will be.
You and others will eventually see that he NEEDS to be bought out sooner rather than later