Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers s(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Bring up Chris Kreider‘s name to New York Rangers fans and it is guaranteed to start a debate. His supporters will maintain that he is one of the most valuable players on the team and tick off the following reasons. He is a game changer when he uses his size and speed. He’s a team leader and top scorer who is crucial to the power play. When the Rangers signed him for seven years at $6.5 million a year, they got a bargain and a guarantee that they will have a force on the left side until 2027.