"Trocheck's game has not deteriorated, though he did have somewhat of a down season following the 2024 postseason run. Trocheck's locker room presence also did not prove to help, as the team struggled to get on the same page, and Trocheck's nightly "we're doing all the right things" quotes enraged fans rather than comforting them. With a slightly improved team this season, Drury may want to hold onto his prized center."
"Trocheck is on a great contract that expires after the 2028-2029 season and carries a $5.625 million cap hit. Honestly, given Trocheck's two-way play and production, his deal is an absolute steal and could be considered one of the best contracts in the NHL. That makes him invaluable for any team. You may be thinking why would the Rangers want to move such a great contract? Well, the Rangers have few to no prospects and few valuable draft picks coming up the pipeline."
Vincent Trocheck has been an excellent point scorer, strong defensive forward, and reliable faceoff taker while earning an "A" and becoming a core locker-room presence. His play has not deteriorated despite a down season after the 2024 postseason. The Rangers have struggled collectively, and Trocheck's optimistic postgame comments frustrated fans. Trocheck’s contract runs through 2028-29 with a $5.625 million cap hit and represents a team-friendly, high-value deal. The Rangers lack prospects and draft capital, making Trocheck a prime trade asset that could return at least a first-round pick and a high-end prospect to accelerate a youth-focused retool.
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