Kreider to the Penguins? Yes Please!

I was working the front desk at Wright’s Gym yesterday, tending to business, when I received a text from PP colleague Caleb DiNatale about Chris Kreider-to-the-Penguins rumors.

His cryptic comment?

God please no.

With all due respect to Caleb, I beg to differ.

I’d love to acquire the Rangers’ winger. Especially for the suggested (and too-good-to-be-true) price of defensemen Ryan Graves and Matt Grzelcyk.

Before I begin my ramble, I need to explain that I’ve always had a predilection for power forwards. Kreider certainly fits the bill. The Boxford, Massachusetts, native stands 6’3” and tips the scales at 230 pounds. He can skate, too. Kind of a latter-day version of former black-and-gold great…