Rumor: New York Rangers And The Montreal Canadiens Set To Combine For Blockbuster Trade
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According to an NHL Insider, "El Cloun", the New York Rangers GM Chris Drury isn't done with trades just yet, he's just getting started. The next deal that could manifest is between the Rangers and GM Kent Hughes of the Montreal Canadiens, who are interested in Center Vincent Trocheck.
"El Cloun" is an insider who dropped details of a trade between the Colorado Avalanche and the Montreal Canadiens for center Alex Newhook.
He's an insider who has been active in the field for over a decade and has always insisted on remaining anonymous, as he doesn't seek attention or money in exchange for his information.
Well-known in the community, he has several scoops to his name.
Notably, he was the only one to reveal the details of the trade between the Canadiens and Avalanche for Alex Newhook before it became public."
Well-known in the community, he has several scoops to his name.
Notably, he was the only one to reveal the details of the trade between the Canadiens and Avalanche for Alex Newhook before it became public."
El Choun is well known amongst circles in the Montreal Canadiens sphere of the NHL as a trusted source. Despite the absurd and anonymous name, he is referenced here.
Montreal Canadiens Want Rangers Veteran Vincent Trocheck
According to "El Cloun", it appears that the Rangers and Canadiens could be combining for a trade in the near future regarding New York Rangers veteran Vincent Trocheck.
Trocheck has been one of the most reliable two-way forwards in the lineup. He's known as a leader in the locker room and could have a negative impact should Drury follow through with deal.
Trocheck has been a key piece in the Rangers' lineup since he arrived. He's not afraid of getting in the dirty areas, and plays on the 2nd power-play unit in New York.
He's known as a leader in the locker room and could be in the running to wear the "C" next season. As the 5'11", 188-pound forward scored a total of 26 goals and 59 points after a season where he tallied 77 points during the Presidents' Trophy run.
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