Vincent Trocheck played primarily in an offensive role alongside Artemi Panarin and Alexis Lafreniere, totaling 26-33-59 over 82 games with 5-7-12 on the power play and six shorthanded goals. His even-strength line was 15-25-40. Offensive microstats were strong across many categories, but play-driving metrics declined, particularly in generating quality chances. Defensive play worsened, with notable struggles exiting the defensive zone that contributed to poor defensive numbers. On-ice production exceeded expected metrics, indicating potential regression if underlying play does not improve. Power-play ineptitude reduced counting stats. Trocheck remained a veteran leader within the locker room.
In a primarily offensive role mostly with Artemi Panarin and Alexis Lafreniere, Trocheck put up a solid 26-33-59 over 82 games, including 5-7-12 on the powerplay and a whopping six shorthanded goals. At even strength, Trocheck's line was 15-25-40, again respectable. Like every other Ranger, Trocheck's numbers took a hit last year, though it was more pronounced with Trocheck due to the powerplay ineptitude last year.
What's interesting is Trocheck's play away from the puck, which took a significant downturn. He put up the points, but his play driving was subpar, especially in generating quality chances, suggesting he was a bit more of a passenger last season alongside Panarin and Lafreniere. His on-ice production outpaced his expected metrics, which means unless there's a bounce back, we could see his numbers slide. Especially if he's removed from PP1 and/or there's a more even TOI split between the two units.
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