Rangers Could Land Knies in Trocheck Trade

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Word on the street is the New York Rangers might be looking to move Vincent Trocheck. They held on to him at the trade deadline, and now with fewer centers on the market, he's looking like the top guy available. This could set up a bidding war, which is exactly what the Rangers front office wants to see.
Earlier this week, we heard the Montreal Canadians were sniffing around, but now another Canadian team is reportedly in the mix, the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Even though both teams had a rough season, the Leafs seemed determined to build around Auston Matthews, and Trocheck could fit right into that plan. The question is, what could the Rangers get back from Toronto? The Leafs have some interesting draft picks, including a second-rounder this year and a couple of first-rounders down the line. But the real prize they might be willing to part with is a young forward. According to reports, the Rangers are looking for someone NHL-ready. Names like Nick Robertson of Ford and Ben Danford, a defenseman prospect, have been mentioned. But the ultimate target would be Matthew Knies, a 23-year-old who just had a career year. He's under contract for a while and would fill a big need for New York. It's a complex situation and Trocheck does have a no-trade clause, so he has some say in where he lands. But if the Leafs are serious and especially if a bidding war heats up, the Rangers could end up with a pretty sweet deal, potentially even landing someone like Knies.