New York Rangers 7 year deal with Vincent Trochek

The New York Rangers have signed free agent centre Vincent Trocheck to a seven-year contract.

Trochek, who led the Carolina Hurricanes in postseason goals with six, will earn an average of $5.625 million under the salary cap.

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Trocheck was a member of the Florida Panthers under Rangers coach Gerard Gallant from 2014 to 2017.

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After letting Ryan Strome walk in free agency, the Rangers were in need of a centre.

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Trochek said, me and my family both are thrilled to have an opportunity to play in New York.

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Trocheck, 29, played three seasons for the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Trocheck had 21 goals and 51 points in 81 games last season. In 14 playoff games, he scored six goals and had ten points.

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Trocheck, a Pittsburgh native, has 378 points and 150 goals in 555 NHL games with the Hurricanes and Florida Panthers.

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His best statistical season came in 2017-18, when he had 75 points in 82 games in Florida.

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