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 Podcast0:06 - Memorial Day Weekend & Cold NY Weather1:06 - NHL Conference Finals: Rangers Fans' Pain2:35 - Knicks' Heartbreaking Game 1 Loss5:00 - Rangers Coaching Changes: Michael Peca to Chicago6:02 - Michael Peca’s Impact on Rangers Faceoffs7:02 - Mike Sullivan’s Coaching Staff Strategy10:10 - The Chris Kreider Trade Debate Begins13:03 - Jim’s Personal Connection with Kreider14:26 - Rangers’ Salary Cap Crisis Explained17:47 - Can the Rangers Compete with Florida’s Grit?19:40 - Finding the Next Sam Bennett for NYR24:23 - Kreider’s Physical Decline & Trade Logic27:02 - Why Trading Zibanejad or Panarin is Tough30:14 - Other Trade Options: Lafreniere, Miller, Susie33:06 - RFA Offer Sheet Risks for Cooley & Rempe36:32 - Final Thoughts on Rangers’ Offseason38:02 - Memorial Day Weekend & Social Media Updates39:10 - Outro & Subscribe