"As the Rangers continue to lose and dig themselves into a bigger hole, the trade deadline and revamping the roster is coming into focus. Many have rightfully agreed that outside of the obvious rentals to sell, that this is the best time to trade Vincent Trocheck. The Rangers need to retool quickly, and Trocheck is the only piece over 30 years of age that can bring in a haul and truly kickstart the retool."
"The same theory applies to Trocheck. If the Rangers trade Vincent Trocheck, they'd be capitalizing off three straight 60 point seasons, with a fourth in progress right now (26 points in 31 games). It's not an apples-to-apples comparison, as Trocheck will be 33 in July and comes with a 12 team no-trade clause that becomes 10 teams in July. His $5.625 million cap hit is a bargain for his 60 point production and veteran presence, something playoff teams covet."
The Rangers are sliding and need to retool quickly as the trade deadline nears. Vincent Trocheck represents the most valuable movable veteran and can fetch a significant return while his production remains high. Trocheck has posted three straight 60-point seasons and is on pace for a fourth, while carrying a $5.625 million cap hit and an expiring or restrictive no-trade clause that reduces in July. The organization can mirror past success turning an established center into younger assets, using Trocheck's current market value to accelerate a roster overhaul before value declines. Trading him would prioritize long-term competitiveness over short-term veteran depth.
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