By Mike Rifkin
On Thursday the New York Rangers traded away their longest tenured player, as they sent Chris Kreider to the Anaheim Ducks for a prospect and a swap of draft picks. Kreider, the Rangers first round pick in 2009 (19th overall) ranks in the top 10 in franchise history in goals, points, Power Play Goals, Short handed goals, and game winning goals. Kreider also showed up when it mattered most in 123 playoff games he scored 48 goals and 76 points, which is third in Rangers history.
Chris Kreider, early in his career, got overshadowed by Rick Nash, and the Rangers pursuit of him. But as time went on Kreider was a true Blueshirt, because when the letter came out Kreider chose to stay. Kreider, was a real leader and it really sucks it ended the way it did. But with his numbers and what he has meant to the organization Kreider has earned the right to have his number 20 retired to the rafters, when he decides to retire.
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