According to James Mirtle of The Athletic, watch out for the Montreal Canadiens when it comes to Vincent Trocheck and the trade deadline.
“The Canadiens’ biggest hole all season has been down the middle, and it’s going to be a battle at the deadline for the limited options who can fill the 2C role on a contender. Even at 32, Trocheck certainly fits that description, and the fact he comes with some term at a reasonable cap hit will help the Habs bridge the gap as their youth movement progresses.”
Mirtle admits that Trocheck’s size might be a factor, as he isn’t the biggest player. But, what he lacks in size, he makes up for in hockey smarts and can play in all situations. If the Canadiens need him to, they can place him on their top power-play unit as a high-end playmaker.
Mirtle adds, “He would also be able to take some of the tough matchup load off Nick Suzuki and serve as a strong mentor for Ivan Demidov.”