Join Jim Cerny on the Rink Wrap Podcast from Forever Blueshirts as he dives into the heated debate over trading New York Rangers star Chris Kreider. With the Rangers facing a tight salary cap and a disappointing season, is it time to move on from the franchise icon? We discuss the pros, cons, and alternatives, including potential trades for Mika Zibanejad, Artemi Panarin, and more. Plus, we discuss the Rangers' coaching changes, the NHL Conference Finals, and the Knicks' playoff heartbreak. Don’t miss our Memorial Day weekend episode filled with passionate hockey talk and offseason strategies! Subscribe for weekly Rangers updates and join the conversation at ForeverBlueShirts.com. 🏒💙

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0:00 - Welcome to Rink Wrap Podcast
0:06 - Memorial Day Weekend & Cold NY Weather
1:06 - NHL Conference Finals: Rangers Fans' Pain
2:35 - Knicks' Heartbreaking Game 1 Loss
5:00 - Rangers Coaching Changes: Michael Peca to Chicago
6:02 - Michael Peca’s Impact on Rangers Faceoffs
7:02 - Mike Sullivan’s Coaching Staff Strategy
10:10 - The Chris Kreider Trade Debate Begins
13:03 - Jim’s Personal Connection with Kreider
14:26 - Rangers’ Salary Cap Crisis Explained
17:47 - Can the Rangers Compete with Florida’s Grit?
19:40 - Finding the Next Sam Bennett for NYR
24:23 - Kreider’s Physical Decline & Trade Logic
27:02 - Why Trading Zibanejad or Panarin is Tough
30:14 - Other Trade Options: Lafreniere, Miller, Susie
33:06 - RFA Offer Sheet Risks for Cooley & Rempe
36:32 - Final Thoughts on Rangers’ Offseason
38:02 - Memorial Day Weekend & Social Media Updates
39:10 - Outro & Subscribe