Rangers' Trocheck open to trade, wants 'chance to win'

Center says he'd prefer to be dealt to a contender ahead of NHL trade deadline

Mar. 2, 2026 at 1:39pm

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New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck, who has three years left on his contract, is aware his days in New York could be numbered and seems open to being traded to a contending team ahead of the NHL's March 6 trade deadline. Trocheck, who won a gold medal with several Minnesota Wild players at the Olympics, has a good relationship with Wild president of hockey operations Bill Guerin and is seen as a potential target for the Wild, who are in need of a right-shot center who can win faceoffs and contribute on the penalty kill.

Why it matters

The Wild have struggled in the faceoff circle this season, ranking 31st in the NHL, and Trocheck would address that need. As an impending trade target, Trocheck's comments about wanting to be dealt to a contender could give the Wild some leverage in trade negotiations with the Rangers.

The details

Trocheck, 32, has three years left on his contract at a $5.625 million cap hit. The Wild have significant interest in acquiring him, and Trocheck seems open to the idea of being traded, especially to a team like the Wild that he believes has a chance to win the Stanley Cup. Trocheck has a 12-team no-trade list, but the Wild are not one of the teams on that list, and he has a good relationship with Guerin through their time together with USA Hockey.

  • Trocheck met with reporters in Tarrytown, N.Y., on Monday, March 2, 2026, ahead of the Rangers' game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
  • The Rangers have two games left before the March 6, 2026 trade deadline.

The players

Vincent Trocheck

A 32-year-old center for the New York Rangers who has three years left on his contract at a $5.625 million cap hit. Trocheck is one of the NHL's best faceoff men and could help the Wild, who have struggled in the faceoff circle this season.

Bill Guerin

The president of hockey operations and general manager of the Minnesota Wild. Guerin has a good relationship with Trocheck through their time together with USA Hockey, and the Wild are seen as a potential landing spot for Trocheck ahead of the trade deadline.

Chris Drury

The general manager of the New York Rangers, who will be looking to get the best possible return for Trocheck if he decides to trade him before the deadline.

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What they’re saying

“If I'm gonna get traded to a team that's in the same situation as us, then I don't want to move. That sounds miserable in a new city. I am 32 years old. I would like to win a Stanley Cup, so if I am going to get traded, I would like to go to a team that's winning, or has a chance to win.”

— Vincent Trocheck

“I feel like I'm as involved as I can be. I only have a 12-team no-trade clause. It's not like I have full protection and I need to be in with them on every single phone call. But I mean, me and (GM Chris Drury) have a great relationship. He's been very open and honest with me and transparent, so I feel like I get as many calls as a player could get.”

— Vincent Trocheck

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