Problem with the Kreider contract is the length.
Come the off season after Expansion draft, I would do Kreider for McCann in a minute.

Not a 2nd. That contract is UGLY

Honestly I think his value to the rangers is higher than any other team and doubt he moves his nmc. There will be a time when nyr needs to pay to unload the contract but its not until they absolutely have to

They signed him to a 7 year deal less than a year ago, I think it's safe to say hes in their long term plans.

What the Rangers took very much into account when signing Kreider to a seven year contract with the first four years having a full NTC, is that Kreider physically is in the top tier athletically of all NHLers regardless of his age.

Kreider also dedicates his life physically, mentally, etc, to being the best hockey player he could possibly be, much more so than most other NHLers. I believe the Rangers think Kreider will continue to improve his game over the next few years and then remain at that level for the remainder of his contract.

Though I question whether if the Rangers should offer Zibanejad a seven year contract extension or let him walk when his contract is up? With the contract extension starting when Zibanejad (like Kreider) is 29 years old, it might become an albatross around the Rangers neck halfway through the contract term. Which could very well likely be the case because Zibanejad is nowhere near being as athletic and durable as Kreider.

Sooo, Kreider is much more important to the Rangers than a 2nd round pick. If the Rangers were to actually approach Kreider (who's by far the biggest leader on the team) to waive his NTC, it would be for much more than a 2nd round pick.

kreider is a leader on this team which makes him very important no chance we trade him if we didnt want him here we wouldnt have resigned him

Maybe in a couple of years when Kaako and Laf need new contracts?

That was before they drafted Laf

ehhh depends on their production and expected cap hit obv, but still think they find a way to fit him in there