Rangers trade tracker: Trocheck held out of lineup, Carrick dealt to Sabres
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The New York Rangers have officially traded fourth-line center Sam Carrick to the Buffalo Sabres for 2026 third- and sixth-round picks, marking their first move ahead of the NHL trade deadline.
- Centers Vincent Trocheck and Sam Carrick were healthy scratches against the Toronto Maple Leafs, signaling potential trades; Trocheck is the Rangers' most valuable trade asset with a contract through 2028-29 and an asking price likely starting at a first-round pick and a good prospect.
- Interest in Trocheck from the Minnesota Wild has waned due to the Rangers' high asking price, and with less than two days before the deadline, the Rangers face pressure to either finalize a deal or hold onto their assets until summer.
