On Jan. 16, New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury released a letter informing fans that the club was about to retool its roster. He indicated it would likely mean parting ways with players key to previous success in recent years.
Most of the attention focused on Artemi Panarin, who is slated to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. However, Vincent Trocheck could be another trade candidate. He is signed through 2028-29 with an average annual value of $5.6 million and a 12-team no-trade list.
The 32-year-old signed with the Rangers on July 13, 2022. A smart, hardworking forward with solid two-way skills, he’s been a reliable center for the Blueshirts, helping them win the Presidents’ Trophy and reach the Eastern Conference Final in 2023-24.
Despite missing 14 games with an upper-body injury earlier this season, he remains productive for the Rangers, with 33 points in 39 games. His skills, experience and leadership would make him a welcome addition to any contender seeking a reliable second-line center who would be more than a rental player.
Here’s our take on five possible landing spots for Trocheck before the March 6 trade deadline.