The New York Rangers continue to make waves regarding potential NHL trades. The Blueshirts are reportedly waiting for a reply on a formal offer on the table from the Minnesota Wild.
Despite reports stating that Vincent Trocheck has said Western Conference teams are a no-go, the Wild aren’t giving up.
According to insider David Pagnotta, the Wild have made their formal pitch for Trocheck. Meanwhile, the Rangers are evaluating their options. The Wild also have their options open to other NHL trades.
One of the angles to consider here is Trocheck’s willingness to accept a trade to Minnesota. Assuming that Minnesota isn’t too far west for Trocheck’s liking, the deal could have a chance of going through.
Meanwhile, the Rangers are likely looking to see what else might be out there. There has been no shortage of suitors for Trocheck leading up to this year’s NHL trade deadline. So, it will be interesting to see if another team emerges with about a day and a half remaining to make NHL trades.
Rangers Not Likely to Let Trocheck Go for Peanuts
The expectation is that trading Vincent Trocheck won’t go down as one of the most disappointing NHL trades for the New York Rangers.
If anything, the goal will be to fetch a significant return for the 32-year-old. That might be feasible, considering the club won’t have to deal with the headwinds that characterized the Artemi Panarin negotiations.
That said, if the Wild’s offer is good enough for the Rangers, the deal may go through. That, of course, will depend on Trocheck agreeing to the deal. It wouldn’t be a stretch to think that could happen.
The relationship that Trocheck built with other members of the Wild, and, in particular, GM Bill Guerin, could be enough to push this deal across the line.
Yes, there might be other NHL trades out there for the Rangers. But one has to think that the Rangers will want to get this situation behind them. So, the club might push for a deal ahead of Friday’s deadline.
Rangers Must Avoid NHL Trades for the Sake of It
Another crucial issue is to avoid NHL trades for the sake of it. Making a deal just because there is an expectation to make one isn’t necessarily the best business practice. In this case, the Rangers DON’T HAVE to trade Trocheck.
The rationale has been that the Rangers are entering another rebuild and will need to flush out cap space and contracts while recouping as many assets as possible. That’s a fine needle to thread, especially with players holding no-trade clauses.
Still, Rangers fans should be encouraged. The Wild paid a hefty price for depth forward Michael McCarron. So, it’s safe to assume that the offer on the table for Trocheck is not nothing. It will be up to Trocheck and his camp to clear the deal.
A response should be forthcoming on Thursday, one way or another, as both teams look to make additional NHL trades.