{"id":231195,"date":"2026-03-02T21:23:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T21:23:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/02\/rangers-vincent-trocheck-sets-trade-expectation-clear-as-he-closes-in-on-next-team-its-no-secret\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T21:23:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T21:23:05","slug":"rangers-vincent-trocheck-sets-trade-expectation-clear-as-he-closes-in-on-next-team-its-no-secret","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/02\/rangers-vincent-trocheck-sets-trade-expectation-clear-as-he-closes-in-on-next-team-its-no-secret\/","title":{"rendered":"Rangers&#8217; Vincent Trocheck sets trade expectation clear as he closes in on next team &#8211; &#8220;It\u2019s no secret&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content\" data-postid=\"5132302\" data-slug-id=\"2744659\">\n<div class=\"vidazoo-player-container\">\n<span class=\"vidazoo-close-btn  hidden \"><br \/>\n<img data-lazy=\"\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/cmc-predictor\/v2\/cross-icon.png?w=40\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"close\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>With the NHL trade deadline approaching on March 6, New York Rangers center <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/nhl\/vincent-trocheck\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Vincent Trocheck<\/a> addressed his situation in New York with reporters on Monday. He acknowledged the likelihood of a trade and outlined his preferences for his next destination.<\/p>\n<p>Rangers beat writer Vince Z. Mercogliano shared that he spoke with Trocheck who was forthcoming about the reality he faces as the deadline nears.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Just had a good, open convo with Vincent Trocheck, who very much realizes a trade could be coming,&#8221; Mercogliano reported. &#8220;He said winning is a priority for his next destination and he confirmed that he prefers to stay east. &#8216;It&#8217;s no secret. (West teams) are on my no-trade list.'&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><template id=\"also-read-articles-template\"><\/p>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<div class=\"sportskeeda-embed\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/nhl\/twitter-embed\">\n<div class=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/nhl\/twitter-embed\">\n<div class=\"profile-card\">\n<p><span><span>Just had a good, open convo with Vincent Trocheck, who very much realizes a trade could be coming. He said winning is a priority for his next destination and he confirmed that he prefers to stay east. \u201cIt\u2019s no secret. (West teams) are on my no-trade list.\u201d #NYR<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>When asked about his priorities for a potential trade destination, Trocheck made clear what he is looking for at this stage of his career.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;I would like to go to a good team, not one that is in same situation as the Blueshirts,&#8221; Trocheck said. &#8220;And I am 32 years old, I would like to win a Stanley Cup.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"sportskeeda-embed\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/nhl\/twitter-embed\">\n<div class=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/nhl\/twitter-embed\">\n<div class=\"profile-card\">\n<p><span><span>As far as priorities for his anticipated trade from #NYR, Vincent Trocheck said he wants to go to a good team, not one that is in same situation as Blueshirts. \u201cAnd I am 32 years old, I would like to win a Stanley Cup.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The veteran center addressed speculation about his geographic preferences confirming reports that have circulated on social media.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;I&#8217;m sure you&#8217;re relating to the &#8216;I don&#8217;t want to be out West&#8217; talk on Instagram or Twitter or whatever,&#8221; Trocheck said. &#8220;And, yeah, it&#8217;s not a secret. They are on my no-trade list.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Trocheck originally signed a seven-year $39.375 million contract with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/nhl\/new-york-rangers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">NY Rangers<\/a> in July 2022 carrying a $5.625 million cap hit through the 2028-29 season. This season, he has recorded 38 points (12 goals, 26 assists) in 45 games while averaging 20:53 of ice time per game.<\/p>\n<p>Since joining the Rangers, Trocheck has appeared in 291 games totaling 85 goals and 238 points.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Vicnent Trocheck identified personal reason behind East Coast preference<\/h2>\n<p>Trocheck&#8217;s contract includes a 12-team no-trade clause for the 2025-26 season and he confirmed that Western Conference teams occupy those slots.<\/p>\n<p>His reasoning centers on family considerations.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Family&#8217;s important to me, and my family&#8217;s on the East Coast,&#8221; Trocheck explained.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"sportskeeda-embed\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/nhl\/twitter-embed\">\n<div class=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/nhl\/twitter-embed\">\n<div class=\"profile-card\">\n<p><span><span>Regarding reports that he prefers to stay on the east coast: \u201cI&#8217;m sure you&#8217;re relating to the \u2018I don&#8217;t want to be out West\u2019 talk on Instagram or Twitter or whatever. And, yeah, it&#8217;s not a secret. They are on my no trade cause, family is important to me and my family is on the east coast&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>When discussing the personal impact of a potential move, Trocheck pointed out where his focus lies.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;I&#8217;m not worried about myself,&#8221; he said. &#8220;I&#8217;m more worried about my family. That&#8217;s the only thing I have to worry about.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the Rangers are maintaining a high asking price for Trocheck. The Minnesota Wild, Detroit Red Wings and Carolina Hurricanes have been identified as the primary teams pursuing the center with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/nhl\/rumor-nhl-rumor-insider-locks-39m-rangers-superstar-traded-deadline-names-minnesota-wild-perfect-fit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Wild reportedly turning out to be a frontrunner<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>All three potential destinations align with Trocheck&#8217;s stated preference to remain on the East Coast though the Wild would require him to waive his no-trade protection.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-post-rating-widget\">\n<p><template id=\"post-rating-feedback-modal-template\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-feedback-box\">\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-content\">\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-data\">\n<p>Why did you not like this content?<\/p>\n<p><textarea id=\"dislike-feedback-text\" rows=\"4\" placeholder=\"Please type your feedback...\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<button class=\"close\">Cancel<\/button><br \/>\n<button class=\"submit\">Submit<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-widget-parent hidden\">\n<div class=\"rating-parent-container\">\n<div class=\"rating-content-holder\">\n<p>Was this article helpful?<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-action-container\">\n<div class=\"like-container\">\n<button class=\"post-rating-like-button post-rating-button\" data-action=\"like\" title=\"like article\"><br \/>\n<img class=\"post-like-image post-rating-image\" data-lazy=\"\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/like-articles\/upvote-icon-grey.svg\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"like selected\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dislike-container\">\n<button class=\"post-rating-dislike-button post-rating-button\" data-action=\"dislike\" title=\"dislike article\"><br \/>\n<img class=\"post-dis-like-image post-rating-image\" data-lazy=\"\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/like-articles\/upvote-icon-grey.svg\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"avatar selected\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nThank You for feedback\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tag-cloud\">\n<div class=\"tags-text\">\n<div class=\"scrollable-content-holder  article-padding\">\n<p class=\"article-p  \">Quick Links<\/p>\n<p><button id=\"pnAdvancerLeft\" class=\"pn-Advancer pn-Advancer_Left \" type=\"button\"><br \/>\n<img style=\"background: none;\" data-lazy=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/skm\/assets\/article\/article-scroll-left.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button><\/p>\n<nav id=\"pnProductNav\" class=\"pn-ProductNav\">\n<\/nav>\n<p><button id=\"pnAdvancerRight\" class=\"pn-Advancer pn-Advancer_Right \" type=\"button\"><br \/>\n<img style=\"background: none;\" data-lazy=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/skm\/assets\/article\/article-scroll-right.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<p>More from Sportskeeda<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<span class=\"publisher-name\">Edited by Anjum Rajonno<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/nhl\/news-rangers-vincent-trocheck-sets-trade-expectation-clear-closes-next-team-it-s-secret\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the NHL trade deadline approaching on March 6, New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck addressed his situation in New York with reporters on Monday. 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