League sources confirmed Monday a report from Elliotte Friedman that Rangers general manager Chris Drury has sent word to the NHL ’s other 31 GMs that the Rangers are open to a trade. And, those sources said, captain Jacob Trouba and longest-tenured Ranger Chris Kreider were mentioned specifically by name in the leaguewide missive.

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.

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.