There is no doubt that Chris Kreider has a unique skill set among New York Rangers forwards. Since he came up to the Show for the 2012 playoffs and broke in with five goals during the Rangers’ run to the Eastern Conference Final, scouts and analysts have salivated over the left winger’s ability…and wondered when he would finally break out.
While Kreider is off to an excellent start to the 2016-17 season, with 6 goals and 10 assists in 20 games, it’s important to look at just what about his game is so promising.
The first things that jump out at the casual observer are the sheer size and speed of Kreider.