What happened: The New York Rangers traded Vincent Trocheck to the Utah Mammoth for defenseman Sean Durzi, prospect Cole Beaudoin and a 2027 third-round pick. Trocheck joins Utah with three seasons remaining on his contract.

Why it matters: The deal gives the Mammoth an established two-way center for the upcoming 2026-27 season. New York converts Trocheck into an NHL defenseman, a recent first-round prospect and another draft asset.

What to watch: Watch how Utah deploys Trocheck within its center rotation and how Durzi fits the Rangers' blue line.