Vincent Trocheck Signs 7-Year Deal with New York Rangers

Vincent Trocheck agreed to terms on a seven-year contract with the New York Rangers on Wednesday. Financial terms were not disclosed.

The 29-year-old forward had 51 points (21 goals, 30 assists) in 81 games for the Carolina Hurricanes last season, and 10 points (six goals, four assists) in 14 Stanley Cup Playoff games.

"This was one of just a few teams that we really looked at and thought it was a good fit," Trocheck said. "Coming in we knew that New York was probably our No. 1 choice, and when they came today it was an easy decision. … Obviously, term and security is something everybody is looking for. To be able to get that was something that important to us and shows the confidence that they have in me."

Trocheck said being able to play again for Rangers coach Gerard Gallant also made New York appealing. They were together with the Florida Panthers from 2014-16.

"It had a lot to do with it," Trocheck said. "Obviously, spent some time with [Gallant] in Florida and got to know him really well and had a really good relationship with him down there. He's one of my favorite coaches that I've ever had. Having him in New York was another huge draw for me to come here."

Selected by the Panthers in the third round (No. 64) of the 2011 NHL Draft, Trocheck has 378 points (150 goals, 228 assists) in 555 regular-season games for the Hurricanes and Panthers, and 16 points (eight goals, eight assists) in 33 playoff games.

"We just looked at a lot of different players, a lot of different options [at center]," general manager Chris Drury said. "It's an important part of any hockey team and it's a hole we wanted to address. Just excited to have Vincent on board. He's a real good player, does a lot of different things. We're excited to have him."

Source: nhl.com