Trocheck’s Path Clears With Hischier Staying

**Corey** (0:00)
It's June 13th. Welcome in. This is New York Rangers News Today, where your team meets AI. I'm Corey with the story. So, the New York Rangers were holding on to Vincent Trocheck, thinking he was the top center available this offseason. Then, Dylan Larkin threw a wrench in things by requesting a trade from Detroit, instantly becoming the new top guy.
Larkin initially had a short list of teams he'd go to, but word is the Red Wings asked him to broaden his options.
Meanwhile, there was also Nico Hischier over with the rival New Jersey Devils. He's got one year left on his deal, and folks were wondering if the Devils would lock him down long term. If they didn't, he could have been a trade ship for teams desperate for a center. But it looks like that trade scenario for Hischier is off the table.
ESPN's Kevin Weeks put out word that he expects Hischier and the Devils to agree on a contract extension. He's guessing it'll be a medium term deal, with an annual salary somewhere between 11 and 13 million dollars. Now, this news has a couple sides to it. On one hand, if Hischier was available, he'd have been a bigger draw than Trocheck, potentially making Trocheck's market a bit tougher. But with Hischier staying put, it could actually clear the path for Trocheck. The flip side, of course, is that Hischier is a consistent point producer, and he's always been a thorn in the Rangers side. Ultimately, Hischier staying in New Jersey means he'll continue to be a tough opponent for the Rangers. But it might just create a clearer path for Trocheck to find a new home, depending on how that whole Larkin situation shakes out.