The Utah Mammoth acquired center Vincent Trocheck from the New York Rangers in a significant trade finalized Wednesday, according to reports from Salt Lake Tribune, Fox13 News, and ABC4. The deal brings the veteran forward to Utah in exchange for defenseman Sean Durzi, forward prospect Cole Beaudoin, and a 2027 third-round draft pick.
Details of the trade
The transaction reshapes the Utah Mammoth roster by adding veteran leadership to their center position. Trocheck, 32, joins the team following a career that recently concluded its 13th NHL season.
Trocheck waives no-trade clause
As ABC4 reported, the trade was made possible after the veteran center waived his no-trade clause to facilitate the move to Salt Lake City.
Assets sent to New York
In exchange for the veteran center, the New York Rangers will receive several assets from the Utah organization. The incoming package includes defenseman Sean Durzi and forward prospect Cole Beaudoin.
Rangers secure future draft pick
According to reporting by the Salt Lake Tribune, the Rangers also secured a 2027 third-round draft pick as part of the agreement.
Confirmation of trade details
The trade details were confirmed across multiple news outlets on Wednesday. Fox13 News noted that the Mammoth acquired Trocheck in a deal sending Durzi and Beaudoin to New York.
Beaudoin moves to Rangers
ABC4 provided additional context regarding the players involved, identifying Beaudoin as a former first-round draft pick moving to the Rangers organization alongside Durzi.
The acquisition of Trocheck marks a notable shift for the Utah Mammoth as they integrate established NHL talent. The veteran's arrival follows a decade-plus of professional experience in the league.
While the Rangers receive immediate defensive and prospect depth through Durzi and Beaudoin, the Mammoth focus on the center position with the addition of the 32-year-old.
The trade finalized on July 1, 2026, concludes a period of movement between the Utah and New York franchises. The move impacts both rosters as they prepare for upcoming league play.
