The entire NHL is anxiously sitting on the edge of its seat, waiting for news on where Vincent Trocheck will be traded. In that context, the New York Rangers announced a deal with the Chicago Blackhawks.
“New York acquired forward Aidan Thompson from Chicago in exchange for defenseman Derrick Pouliot,” as announced by the Rangers on their X account, @NYRangers.
Still, as the 3:00 PM ET deadline has gone by, no news of Vincent Trocheck have been heard. Barring a late trade that has yet to go through the NHL, it looks like the Rangers have prolonged Trocheck’s stay with Mike Sullivan.
Still, until Trocheck’s stay is confirmed, fans should remain on the edge of their seats. In the NHL, referees can put seconds back on the clock, and at the trade deadline it’s no different, as moves can sometimes be confirmed after the official cutoff time.
Rangers’ prior trade
Before confirming Thompson is the newest Blueshirt on Broadway, the Rangers had completed another trade before the deadline. That time, Sam Carrick was sent to the Buffalo Sabres, who look like a Stanley Cup contender for the first time in a very long time.
Though a tough loss, trading the key forward led to a boost in draft stock for the Rangers, who are diving deep into their retool. In order to build a true championship-contending roster, New York must first ace its upcoming draft selections.