The New York Rangers are dealing away a veteran centre.
Vincent Trocheck was traded to the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday, the teams announced.
In return, the Rangers received Sean Durzi, Cole Beaudoin and a third-round pick.
“Vincent plays a reliable two-way game and is an Olympic gold medalist,” Mammoth general manager Bill Armstrong said in a statement. “He’s dynamic on the penalty kill and elite in the face-off circle. Vincent’s leadership will be critical in helping our team to take the next steps towards building a contender.”
The 32-year-old workhorse spent the past four seasons with the Rangers, appearing in all 82 games in three out of four years.
In 67 games last season, the Pittsburgh native had 16 goals and 53 assists. He played on the U.S. men's Olympic team, where he earned a gold medal.
