There was rampant speculation that the New York Rangers would trade forward Vincent Trocheck in the days and weeks leading up to the NHL Trade Deadline in March, especially in the wake of the club trading Artemi Panarin to the New York Rangers.
Despite the rumors, Trocheck wasn’t dealt by GM Chris Drury, and remained with the club through the end of the season. However, he was right back in the midst of rumors, and now, he’s found out his fate.
On the opening day of NHL Free Agency, the Rangers have traded Trocheck to the Western Conference, shipping him to the Utah Mammoth. The trade was confirmed by NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman, though details are still yet to be released as to what the Rangers are getting in return.
The New York Rangers Have Traded Vincent Trocheck To The Utah Mammoth
Trocheck is now on his way to the Mammoth, and Rangers fans now know what the return for him will be.
According to NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman, the Rangers are receiving Sean Durzi and Cole Beaudoin, along with a third-round draft pick, in return.
Durzi was taken with the 52nd overall pick by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2018 NHL Draft, but would be traded to the Los Angeles Kings as part of the Jake Muzzin trade. He’s also played for the Coyotes/Mammoth, and has 30 goals with 114 assists in 302 career NHL games.
Meanwhile, Beaudoin was taken by the Mammoth in the first round (24th overall pick) of the 2024 NHL Draft, and has spent the last several years playing for the OHL’s Barrie Colts.
Trocheck Recently Made A Change In His Representation
Following the passing of longtime agent Steve Reich last June, Trocheck continued under the umbrella of O2K Worldwide Management Group through the end of last season.
Since then, Trocheck opted for new representation by signing with Pat Brisson of Creative Artists Agency.
Brisson is widely regarded as one of the most influential agents in hockey, representing a number of marquee NHL players, including Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon, Jack Eichel, and brothers Quinn and Jack Hughes.
Trocheck, who signed with the Rangers as an unrestricted free agent in 2022, still has three seasons left on his current contract with a salary cap hit of $5,625,000.
Taken with the 64th overall pick by the Florida Panthers in the 2011 NHL Draft, Trocheck started his career with the Panthers after playing in the OHL with the Sagniaw Spirit and Plymouth Whalers.
After several seasons with the Panthers, he would be traded to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Erik Haula, Lucas Wallmark, Eetu Luostarinen and Chase Priskie.
Trocheck and the Hurricanes would eventually be eliminated from the postseason by the Rangers, and, despite saying he had unfinished business in Carolina, he opted to join the Rangers with a seven year contract.
Through 868 career NHL games, Trocheck has scored 239 goals with 392 assists for 593 points. He also has 17 goals and 20 assists in 56 career playoff games, and also helped Team USA win the gold medal in the Milan Winter Olympics earlier this spring.
Breaking: Rangers Ship Vincent Trocheck To Western Conference