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.

New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider explained his injury and opened up on what it is like to be in trade rumors.

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.