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Rangers Face Trade Deadline Dilemma: Sell or Hold?
5 Mar
Summary
- Adam Fox desires summer talks regarding his future with the Rangers.
- Trade talks are stalled, with sellers seeking higher prices.
- Vincent Trocheck is the most likely Rangers player to be traded.
The NHL trade deadline on Friday at 3 p.m. ET is fast approaching, with the New York Rangers anticipated to be active sellers. However, trade discussions have been sluggish, characterized by a gridlock between buyers and sellers. Sellers are reportedly underwhelmed by initial offers, while buyers perceive asking prices as too high. New playoff salary cap rules and the elimination of third-party brokers for salary retention are also contributing factors to the slow market.
Adam Fox, recently returned from injury, stated his preference for discussing his future with the Rangers in the summer. Meanwhile, Vincent Trocheck is widely expected to be traded, with the Minnesota Wild emerging as a strong candidate. The Wild have reportedly made an offer for Trocheck, though the Rangers are reportedly exploring other options, including inquiries from the Utah Mammoth and potential interest from the Carolina Hurricanes, Detroit Red Wings, and Buffalo Sabres.
Defenseman Braden Schneider is less likely to be traded before the deadline, with the Rangers potentially opting to re-evaluate his situation in the summer. Other potential trade candidates include bottom-six forwards and fringe prospects such as Sam Carrick, Brett Berard, and Brennan Othmann. The Rangers also possess significant salary cap flexibility, which they may look to leverage by absorbing other teams' unwanted salary in exchange for draft picks.
