One less rumor: the CH isn’t interested in Vincent Trocheck

Marc-Olivier Cook
One less rumor: the CH isn’t interested in Vincent Trocheck
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In recent months, Vincent Trocheck's name has come up in a few rumors in Montreal.

But…

But according to Vincent Mercogliano (The Athletic), the Canadiens aren't necessarily among the teams currently in the running to acquire the center.

In fact, the reporter mentioned in a recent article that certain clubs are circling Trocheck… and that the Canadiens aren't one of them. Mercogliano also maintains that there have been no discussions between the Habs and the Rangers regarding a potential trade.

So should we rule out the Canadiens from this discussion?

I get the impression that they are, personally.

Vincent Trocheck is a really good hockey player, and there's no doubt about that: we're talking about a 32-year-old veteran who's proven himself, who's capable of racking up around 60 points per season, and who's extremely reliable in all three zones of the ice.

But we're also talking about a guy who's 5'11” and 185 pounds—someone not necessarily known for his physical play. And the Canadiens, for their part, plan to bulk up for next season.

Let's just say that acquiring a small forward who isn't particularly physical wouldn't really fit with that goal…

There are other candidates on the market with a more appealing profile for a team like the Montreal Canadiens. The Canadiens want to add a top-6 winger AND a second-line center to their roster… and it'll be up to Kent Hughes to get creative to make that happen.

But clearly, we shouldn't get our hopes up too much about Trocheck… unless there's a surprise in store.


In a Nutshell

– Note:

– Oh, really.

– Makes sense.

– A true beast.

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