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New York Rangers winger Chris Kreider continues to be one of the hottest names on the NHL market approaching Monday's trade deadline, and it's not hard to understand why.
The 28-year-old is having a fantastic season. He's appeared in 59 games, has 45 points and has notched 32 of those points in his last 30 games. With his contract set to expire after the season, Kreider is a premier rental option for several teams.
Prying Kreider away from New York won't be easy, though. According to Larry Brooks of the New York Post, the Rangers would prefer to re-sign Kreider rather than trade him:
The asking price for Kreider is likely to be high, which may explain why the Colorado Avalanche haven't made a move for him yet.