Kreider, the Rangers’ longest-tenured player, has found his name in rumors after GM Chris Drury expressed openness to moving key pieces to shake up the roster as first reported by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman on Monday.

For the first time in a while, Chris Kreider's name is on the trade block. New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury sent a memo to the NHL that he is willing to trade Kreider on Sunday. For a player that has spent all 13 seasons of his career in New York.

Kreider, who is dealing with back spasms, said he has spoken to GM Chris Drury about recent trade rumors but declined to characterize the conversation.