"The Carson Soucy trade has been finalized, as the New York Rangers sent their veteran defenseman to the New York Islanders in exchange for a 2026 3rd round pick. Soucy was held out of last night's win over Boston as rumors circled that his trade was being finalized. Urho Vaakanainen replaced him in the lineup last night- and played well too -as the Rangers will begin playing their depth pieces as more veterans are moved in the retool."
"It's worth noting, though, that the Rangers surrendered a much higher pick in the 3rd round last year in their first Carson Soucy trade, sending the first pick in the round to Vancouver for the defenseman at the deadline last year. That move was questionable at best and Soucy simply never worked out with the Rangers. I'm sure a lot of eyes will be on Kieren Dervin, Vancouver's pick with that return."
Carson Soucy was traded from the New York Rangers to the New York Islanders for a 2026 third-round pick. Soucy was held out of the most recent game while trade rumors circulated, and Urho Vaakanainen filled in and performed well. The return matches typical rental-market expectations and was not surprising. The Rangers had previously given up a higher third-round pick to acquire Soucy at the deadline last season, a move that did not produce the expected results. Soucy struggled on-ice, including healthy scratches, though coaching made him more palatable as a bottom-pair defender. The trade also kept Soucy close to home following the birth of his third child.
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