Bob McKenzie: The Capitals are one of at least five teams interested in landing Chris Kreider
Chris Kreider is in the final season of a four-year, $18.5 million contract ($4.63 cap hit) that he originally signed in July 2016. The New York Rangers are currently negotiating with the 28-year-old Kreider on a new deal, but if that doesn’t work out, the team will most likely move the sturdy forward before the February 24 trade deadline.
According to NHL insider Bob McKenzie, the Capitals are one of at least five teams that are seriously talking to the Rangers about landing Kreider, who has scored 20 or more goals in five of his last six seasons.
McKenzie revealed the news on NBCSN.
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