Boston Bruins passed on Vincent Trocheck NHL trade after New York Rangers demanded massive return package

Some of the teams that Vincent Trocheck has been linked with over the past few days in the run-up to the deadline involved the Boston Bruins. The former New York Rangers center was on the radar of the competitors that are looking to add a new layer of depth in the middle to mount a possible playoff run.

Nevertheless, the speculation was never turned into a serious deal. When the asking price by the Rangers came out in the talks, the front office of the Boston team soon changed their mind about the possible action. The Bruins eventually concluded that the price of getting Trocheck was too high for the organization to afford.

Boston Bruins' Vincent Trocheck NHL trade rumor with New York Rangers explained

It was reported in the league that Rangers general manager Chris Drury offered a very high price to Trocheck in any trade. The offer that was made was allegedly a package consisting of a package centered around the top prospect in Fraser Minten and a first-round selection. A different variation had Minten, forward Mark Kastelic and an elevated draft pick.

In the case of Boston, such a package would have entailed abdication of several future assets. Minten is a prospect with high potential down the line, and Kastelic offers roster depth and inexpensive physical presence. An added premium draft pick would have been a huge gamble for a player who is already in his early thirties.

Even though Trocheck is a good two-way forward who can make a contribution both as an offensive player and as a defensive one, the Bruins were more conservative. General manager Don Sweeney allegedly wanted to maintain the prospect pool and draft capital that Boston had instead of making a short-term center improvement.

Consequently, the NHL trade speculation that Trocheck was being traded to Boston quickly faded into the wind as the demands of the Rangers were known. As the Bruins negotiated on how to augment their roster, securing their long-term roster flexibility over a blockbuster deal became the priority.