Rangers Risk Waiting for Trocheck

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The New York Rangers made a big decision at the trade deadline, deciding to hold on to center Vincent Trocheck instead of moving him. They felt the offers on the table weren't good enough, and the thinking was that the summer market would be better, especially with the week free agent. Class, the hope was to get a better return later on. Now, things have shifted.
Dylan Larkin has requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings, instantly becoming the top center available. Plus, other forwards like Brady Tikachuk and Jordan Kyrou were traded for first round picks, setting a high bar for what players can fetch. The Rangers are still waiting to see if they can get a solid offer for Trocheck. NHL insider Pierre LeBrun thinks the Rangers might regret not trading Trocheck earlier. He believes they're now in a tricky spot, potentially waiting to see what the Red Wings get for Larkin. The strategy seems to be that if Larkin moves first, the Rangers can better control the market for Trocheck. This is a pretty risky play. Larkin has a no movement clause and initially had a short list of teams he'd consider.
While his agent is reportedly trying to broaden that list, there's no guarantee a deal will happen quickly. LeBrun points out that waiting for Larkin's situation to resolve could leave the Rangers holding on to Trocheck longer than they'd like. The Rangers have consistently asked for draft picks and a young ready-to-play player for Trocheck. So far, teams have either balked at that price or had their offers rejected. While there's some recent buzz about teams like the Buffalo Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs showing interest, it remains to be seen if anyone will meet the Rangers' demands.