Rangers' Vincent Trocheck trade down to 3 teams
The New York Rangers would like to cash in on moving Vincent Trocheck, and the veteran center is embracing a change of scenery, as he'd like to win a Stanley Cup sooner, than later.
Trocheck's spoken with his family about the potential of being dealt this week, and all signs are pointing to the Rangers accepting the top offer for the two-way pivot. Trocheck's had a great year on a struggling Rangers team, recording 12 goals and 39 points in 46 games, averaging 20:52 of ice-time, including on both sides of special teams.
Vincent Trocheck said he has already talked to kids about the possibility of being traded to prepare them. His son, who is 7, had a legendary response, Trocheck said:
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“My son was like, ‘Well, I’ll stay because, you know, I have a hockey team here, I didn’t get traded.’ "
Trocheck is capable of centering the top two lines on most teams around the league and certainly brings a ton of intangibles to a dressing room, including leadership, playoff, and Olympic experience. He's also won 57% of his faceoffs this season, and is one of the best in the league in the faceoff dot.
As far as destinations go, Trocheck owns a 12-team no-trade clause, and made it very clear to Rangers GM Chris Drury he'd like to be moved to a legit Cup contender. The Minnesota Wild have made a firm offer and Drury is looking to use this as leverage as talks continue with several teams.
Vincent Trocheck has his priorities pretty clear ahead of the trade deadline, also telling reporters that it's "no secret" he'll exercise his No-Trade Clause to stay in the east pic.twitter.com/jj2KYTKo0H
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If it's not the Wild, look for Trocheck to be moved to either the Carolina Hurricanes or Boston Bruins. Both teams are looking to upgrade down the middle, and will certainly have to pay a 'tax' on their trade offers, considering the Rangers will have to face Trocheck on either team for years to come.
As far as trade return goes, the Rangers are hopeful to land a young NHL roster player, a first-round pick, and top prospect. Along with Trocheck, don't be surprised to see Drury move Alexis Lafreniere as well ahead of Friday afternoon's deadline.
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