Former New York Rangers star forward Chris Kreider is facing some harsh backlash after he attacked on of the Utah Mammoth's young prospect's on Monday night.![Chris Kreider makes classy exit from Rangers, expresses 'gratitude for how I was treated' - Yahoo Sports]()
Over the offseason the New York Rangers organization made the ultimate decision to shake up their roster and while doing so they ended up trading Chris Kreider who spent the last 13-seasons with the Rangers, to the Anaheim Ducks.
However, on September 22nd, Chris Kreider made his first preseason debut with the Anaheim Ducks for their 6-1 victory over the Utah mammoth. However, the longtime NHL veteran is know facing some backlash for his actions during the game as he got into a scrum with top prospect Tij Iginla.
Chris Kreider, playing for the Anaheim Ducks, mixing it up with Jarome Iginla's son, Tij, a member of the Utah Mammoth, in an NHL preseason game.
Chris Kreider Faces Backlash For Going After Tij Iginla
Krieder has been known to display his grit and talent on the ice with the New York Rangers, but now fans of the Western Conference get to witness it. Unfortunately some fans weren't too happy with they way he took out Hockey Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla's son.
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Can Kreider not be a clown for like 1 game. Preseason or regular. Not asking much. It's 6-1 and he's manhandling a 19yr old to look tough?
In 883 games over 13 seasons with the Rangers, Kreider managed to tally 326 goals, 256 assists, 582 points, and 1,593 hits. The Rangers' 2009 first-round pick was also a two-time All-Star during his time with the organization, but now he will continue his career with the Ducks.