The Minnesota Wild Have a 'Standing Offer' for Rangers' Trocheck
The New York Rangers' two-way pivot, Vincent Trocheck, is a hot commodity at the upcoming trade deadline, with a reasonable $5.625 AAV and three more years on his contract. Most observers believe the Minnesota Wild have a standing offer for Trocheck, who prefers to stay in the 'East' and has already turned down Western teams. Insider Elliotte Friedman revealed that the Wild's interest goes beyond mere speculation, and the decision is now in the Rangers' hands.
The Rangers have five days to decide whether to accept the Wild's offer or seek a better deal elsewhere. Minnesota's General Manager, Bill Guerin, is known for making bold moves, such as signing Kirill Kaprizov to the largest contract in NHL history and acquiring Quinn Hughes in a blockbuster trade. The Wild are a force to be reckoned with this season, currently third in the Central Division, just one point behind the Dallas Stars and seven points behind the Colorado Avalanche.
Charlie Coyle, a pending UFA, was another potential target for Guerin, but the Columbus Blue Jackets are in no rush to trade, as they remain in the playoff race. The Wild need one more key player to become a serious playoff contender in their division.
The question remains: will the Rangers accept the Wild's offer or explore other options? The answer will be revealed in the coming days, as the NHL trade deadline approaches.
