Jets linked to elite Rangers forward, per NHL insider

Jan 29, 2026 (9:39)

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Vincent Trocheck trade rumors hit the Winnipeg Jets fast, and the stakes feel urgent.

David Pagnotta mentioned Minnesota, Carolina, and Winnipeg as possible teams that jump in on Trocheck talk.

That matters because the Jets are 21-24-7, and the margin is basically gone.

Winnipeg needs a middle-lane driver who can win shifts when the game gets heavy.

Trocheck checks that box, and he does it with bite, pace, and details.

"Does Minny, does Carolina, does Winnipeg...do they jump in on Vincent Trocheck."

- David Pagnotta

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Trocheck is 32, drafted in 2011 in the third round, 64th overall, by the Florida Panthers.

He’s also not a cheap rental, which is the point.

He’s in Year 4 of a seven-year deal with a $5.625M cap hit, running through 2028-29.

This season he has 11-22-33 in 40 games for the New York Rangers, and he plays both special teams.

That would instantly stabilize Winnipeg’s second line behind Mark Scheifele.

It also lets the Jets manage matchups instead of chasing them.

Jets fans are tired of "almost," and you can hear it in the building when shifts die early.

Trocheck keeps plays alive below the dots, and he actually enjoys the hard areas.

On the man advantage, he can work the bumper spot and make quick touches that open seams.

The cap hit is workable, but the clause is the twist.

His contract shifts to a modified no-trade, and 2025-26 includes a 12-team no-trade list.

If the Rangers truly listen, this is where Kevin Cheveldayoff has to sell the role, not just the assets.

Winnipeg doesn’t need a flashy name, it needs a center who makes everybody else cleaner.

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