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Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck a healthy scratch against Maple Leafs amid trade rumors

New York Rangers forward Vincent Trochek, who has been a fixture in the NHL trade deadline rumor discussions, is a healthy scratch for Thursday night’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Madison Square Garden in New York.

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Rangers sit Trocheck, Carrick against Leafs ahead of NHL Trade Deadline

The New York Rangers are playing the asset management game. The club has elected to sit forwards Vincent Trocheck and Sam Carrick ahead of the team’s game on Thursday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs, with less than 24 hours to go until the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline.

Chris Drury News / The Hockey Writers / March 5

Rangers’ Chris Drury Can’t Afford to Stay Quiet as Trade Deadline Approches

As of this writing, the 2026 Trade Deadline is less than 24 hours away, and the New York Rangers have been too quiet. When the Rangers sent out a letter in mid-January signalling a retool, it was thought they would make many moves.

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New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / March 5

Why Rangers’ Matt Rempe, Adam Edstrom haven’t reached ‘tall’ expectations

Barely two years ago, the New York Rangers found themselves dreaming about a new fourth-line configuration that had the potential to be a nightmare for opponents, thanks to two young unicorn wingers in Adam Edstrom and Matt Rempe, who unexpectedly found their way to Broadway.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / March 5

Rangers vs. Maple Leafs: Lineups, storylines day before NHL Trade Deadline

With the NHL Trade Deadline looming the following day, the New York Rangers host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday with an air of uncertainty hanging over the proceedings at Madison Square Garden.

Vincent Trocheck News / Blue Seat Blogs / March 5

Minnesota, Rangers “not close” on Trocheck trade

Per Cam Robinson, the Rangers and Minnesota are not close on a Vincent Trocheck trade. Robinson is reporting that Chris Drury’s asking price for the veteran center is well above what has been made publicly available, and Minnesota’s standing offer is nowhere near that ask.

Vincent Trocheck News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 5

Wild’s pursuit of Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck ‘fading’

The New York Rangers own one of the top trade chips on the market in star forward Vincent Trocheck — and it’s looking like it’s going to take a haul to pry him out of the Big Apple.

Sam Carrick News / Blue Seat Blogs / March 5

The Rangers must trade Sam Carrick at the deadline

The New York Rangers must trade Sam Carrick. There is no more debate about whether to keep the 34 year old center with one year left after this at a very reasonable $1 million.

Braden Schneider News / Forever Blueshirts / March 5

Rangers Daily: Solid Braden Schneider strategy ahead of NHL Trade Deadline

Since Adam Fox returned from his second extended injury absence, Braden Schneider’s shifted to a new role on the New York Rangers defense corps. The 24-year-old moved to his off (left) side to play on the second pair with Will Borgen.

Adam Fox News / Blue Seat Blogs / March 5

Adam Fox controls the Rangers future

Adam Fox’s quote is a disaster and could spell the end for Chris Drury if James Dolan has any access to a working brain. While I argued plenty about how the Rangers must act to prevent Fox from wanting to leave, I did not acknowledge the possibility that Fox asks out.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 5

NHL Predictions: March 5th New York Rangers vs Toronto Maple Leafs

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NHL News / Field Level Media / March 5

Skidding Leafs eager to reverse course in clash vs. Rangers

The Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers are headed for elimination from the playoff race, and both teams could be sending some core players elsewhere with the NHL trade deadline on Friday.

Vincent Trocheck News / NHL Rumors / March 4

NHL Rumors: Vincent Trocheck and the Latest on Some Potential Suitors

The Fourth Period: The Colorado Avalanche know what they had with Nazem Kadri and might be able to acquire him but the intrigue of trading for Vincent Trocheck is at least there.

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Will Cuylle News / The Hockey Writers / March 4

Rangers Relying on Young Forwards Perreault & Cuylle

The New York Rangers have moved on from some of their best forwards as they traded Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings a few weeks ago and traded Chris Kreider to the Anaheim Ducks last offseason.

Vincent Trocheck News / Forever Blueshirts / March 4

Rangers ‘not getting the packages they want’ for Vincent Trocheck

New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck could headline the NHL Trade Deadline on March 6, per ESPN’s Emily Kaplan. Kaplan tabbed Trocheck as her “Most Likely Big Name to Move” on Wednesday morning’s edition of the PuckPedia Hockey Show.

Vincent Trocheck News / Forever Blueshirts / March 4

How Rangers trade deadline might be affected by specific injury concern

Though it feels pretty certain that the New York Rangers will deal Vincent Trocheck ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline on Friday, there’s a recent injury that could affect where the veteran center lands, and what the return package might be.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / March 4

7 Weekly Thoughts: What if the Rangers retool trades are made at the draft instead?

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J.T. Miller News / Last Word On Sports / March 3

New York Rangers Forward Placed on Injured Reserve for Second Time This Season

The nightmare continues in the Big Apple in 2025-26. The New York Rangers will be without their Olympic Gold Medal winning captain for, at the very least, the next seven days.

J.T. Miller News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 3

Rangers place J.T. Miller on injured reserve amid forgettable season

Becoming a polarizing figure in New York, Miller has held his own this year when healthy.

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New York Rangers News / Breakaway on SI / March 3

Rangers’ Home Regulation Woes Reach New Low

The New York Rangers are a sad state of affairs right now. At home, on the road — it doesn’t matter — the Rangers just can’t seem to find a good groove.

Vincent Trocheck News / Larry Brown Sports / March 3

Rangers star’s son had an all-time quote about his dad potentially getting traded

New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck has a young son who’s already willing to put hockey above all else — even his own dad. Trocheck is expected to be one of several big names dealt ahead of the NHL trade deadline on Friday afternoon.

Adam Fox News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 2

Adam Fox’s stance on Rangers’ future unchanged after loss to Blue Jackets

The New York Rangers are preparing for a retooling process, and their on-ice product is a major reason why. The Rangers lost another contest on Monday, falling 5-4 in overtime to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Adam Fox News / NHL Trade Talk / March 2

Hard Conversations Ahead — Insider Shares Latest on Adam Fox’s Future in New York

Adam Fox turned heads around the hockey world with comments following his first game back from injury last week. When asked about his future with the New York Rangers, the star defenseman was rather noncommittal, saying that it’s a conversation for when the season is over.

Adam Fox News / NHL Trade Talk / February 28

Focused Adam Fox Noncommittal About His Future with Rangers

Defenseman Adam Fox addressed questions about his future with the New York Rangers following the team’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, and what he said has some people wondering about what’s coming.

Gabriel Perreault News / Yardbarker / February 26

Why Perreault shouldn't be considered the key piece for rebuilding Rangers

Why Gabe Perreault shouldn't be considered the key piece for rebuilding Rangers

The 20-year-old has surgical hands and possesses rare vision, which has been obvious since before he was drafted.

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New York Rangers News / NHL Rumors / February 23

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Gavrikov, Trocheck, Brodzinski and Quick

Daily Faceoff: Muke Rupp on the New York Rangers and what might be in store for them. Defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov could become a trade target. When Gavrikov signed his seven-year deal with the Rangers last offseason, he probably wasn’t thinking they would be going through a bit of retool this early into the contract.