"In a vacuum, it's good that Drury had his asking price and didn't budge. That's what you want your GM to do - set a fair price and make sure you get it. But there are two concerns: 1) Trocheck is a declining asset and will probably get exposed without Artemi Panarin on his wing, and 2) It's still Chris Drury, and we don't have faith in him."
"There were several teams rumored, and perhaps a late push by Carolina to land the center. Sounds like Minnesota and the Rangers were never truly close for Trocheck either, and there were no other teams that came up during this dud of a trade deadline."
Vincent Trocheck was not traded at the deadline as the Rangers maintained a high asking price that no team was willing to meet. Several teams showed interest, including Carolina, Minnesota, and others, but negotiations never materialized into a deal. While GM Chris Drury's refusal to lower his asking price demonstrates principled negotiation tactics, concerns exist about Trocheck's declining performance and his effectiveness without Artemi Panarin as a linemate. The outcome reflects both Drury's negotiating stance and broader questions about the team's direction and management confidence.
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