Chris Kreider is an All Star and will represent the Rangers as Artemiy Panarin’s replacement. The 28 year old long time Blueshirt is having an excellent season in what could be his last on Broadway as he steamrolls to unrestricted free agency in July. His 17 goals are 3rd on the team behind Panarin’s 26 and Zibanejad’s 18. And that’s what makes his selection so intriguing.
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Considering the push the Rangers made on social media with the #VoteMika, you would’ve thought him the automatic replacement. Instead the Rangers are rewarding Kreider for his dedication to the hockey, and the organization.