Trocheck Slams Door on West Coast Suitors

Vincent Trocheck draws a hard line in trade talks, rejecting overtures from two Western Conference contenders desperate for center help. The Rangers' gritty pivot, who's thrived his whole career on the East Coast, holds firm with his no-trade list and clear preference to stay put geographically. As GM Chris Drury fields calls from teams like the Wild and Kraken, Trocheck's stance reshapes the deadline market for a proven playoff performer with three years left at $5.625 million.