Finally, some trade news from the Rangers. Both Vincent Trocheck and Sam Carrick are going to be held out of the lineup tonight against the Maple Leafs for roster management purposes. While the Rangers and Minnesota are reportedly not close on a Trocheck trade, it’s critical that the Rangers capitalize on Sam Carrick’s trade value with the depth center market being as outrageous as it is.
There’s a chance Carrick could net the Rangers a first round pick, which is absurd when you think about it. But that’s how trade markets work, and Carrick does come with an extra year on a very cheap contract. He’s been stellar defensively for the Rangers, who are inept at basically everything.
Trocheck should be dealt tomorrow, but there’s still a chance Chris Drury hangs onto him until the draft if a trade doesn’t materialize.