Rangers' Trocheck Trade: Demanding Top Assets

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NHL News Today. Subscribe to Keep Up With Every Headline, Every Game. The New York Ranger space big decisions ahead of the trade deadline, with Center Vincent Trollcheck as their top asset. They recently traded star Artemii Panarin, but only got a top prospect, named Liam Grentry, plus conditional third and fourth round picks, which fell. Short of expectations. Now they need a strong return for Trollcheck to rebuild. Trollcheck stands out as a key center, with a 57.4% face-off win rate, good for 15th in the league. The Pittsburgh native has 38 points in 45 games this season, despite his team scoring walls. Plus, his cap hit is just $5.63 million for the next three years, making him a steal for contenders. Fans and insiders worry, after Trollcheck said publicly, he wants to stay in the east, and has West Coast teams on his 12 team no trade list. That shrinks the Ranger's options to East Coast and some Midwest clubs.

1:00Winning a cup is his top priority for any move. Rumors point to the Minnesota Wild, making a final offer, while the Detroit Redwings and Carolina Hurricanes are also circling. Elliott Friedman noted those teams in the mix, and reports say, the Wild Black top assets after their own big trades. Rangers GM, Chris Jury, should demand at least a solid prospect or young player, plus a first round pick, like Carolina's Bradley Nadau paired with a selection. If offers disappoint, hold Trollcheck, and wait for the off season, since three years remain on his deal. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, see the episode description. Soley Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones, lay back, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to, S-O-L-I. it's S-O-L-I-P-L-O dot com.