NEW YORK -- Years from now, after Kevin Klein retires from hockey, you'll find him sitting on a porch whittling wood or with his head under the hood of an antique car.
Not that the 31-year-old veteran defenseman for the New York Rangers is contemplating retirement, but he has an exit plan and it involves family, cars, grease, wood and a bed and breakfast (more on that later). But in the meantime, he's focused on helping the Rangers reach the playoffs in hopes of a deep run to the Stanley Cup finals.
He has been one of the more underrated players in the league for the two-plus seasons he has been in New York, but his contributions have been significant for the Rangers.