Rangers trade deadline tracker: Wild’s hopes ‘fading’ for Trocheck; Lafrenière opens up
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The New York Rangers are expected to be sellers at the NHL trade deadline, with center Vincent Trocheck being the most notable player on the trade block, though the Minnesota Wild’s offer is reportedly insufficient so far.
- Alexis Lafrenière is likely to remain with the Rangers through the deadline, with a potential trade more probable during the summer, as he has had limited discussions with management about his future.
- Adam Fox, recently returned from injury, is not expected to be traded this week and has indicated that contract and roster discussions will occur in the offseason.
- The trade market has been slow and characterized by a standoff between sellers like the Rangers, who find offers too low, and buyers who view asking prices as too high, complicated by new
