Trocheck will not suit up against the Devils on Thursday due to illness, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rangers will be in action versus the Devils again Friday, which means Trocheck may miss both preseason tilts. Regardless, the 29-year-old center will no doubt be eager to get off to a solid start to the season with his new club after signing with the Rangers in the offseason. With New York, Trocheck figures to take on the second-line center role alongside Artemi Panarin which could help both players surpass their 2021-22 numbers.

Trocheck will get the first opportunity to replace the departed Ryan Strome on the Rangers' first power play, according to Vincent Mercogliano of northjersey.com.

EDGE Analysis

Trocheck should get first PP time with Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad, Chris Kreider and Adam Fox and that should only help his fantasy value. Trocheck had 21 goals and 30 assists with 185 hits in 81 games with Carolina last season and could top the 60-point mark this season with New York.

Trocheck signed a seven-year, $39.375 million contract with the Rangers on Wednesday, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Trocheck drew into 81 regular-season contests with the Hurricanes last season, picking up 21 goals, 51 points, 168 shots and 185 hits while averaging 17:52 of ice time per contest. As long as he's able to stay healthy, if he's able to secure a spot next to the dynamic Artemi Panarin in New York's top six in 2022-23, Trocheck's offensive production could improve significantly.

Trocheck scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Trocheck buried a backhand shot off a rebound to cut Carolina's deficit to 4-2 in the second period. The 28-year-old center now has goals in back-to-back games after going scoreless in his previous six contests. Trocheck has nine points in the postseason with five goals and four assists.

Trocheck netted a shorthanded goal, logged three hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Rangers in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Trocheck converted on a 2-on-1 with Jordan Staal to open the scoring at 12:57 of the first period. The goal ended Trocheck's six-game point drought since he had three points in Game 5 against the Bruins in the first round. The center is at eight points, 25 shots on net, 31 hits and a plus-7 rating in 12 playoff contests, playing mainly as the Hurricanes' second-line center with all-situations usage.

Trocheck scored a goal and added two power-play assists in Tuesday's 5-1 Game 5 win over the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

After helping out on power-play goals by Tony DeAngelo and Seth Jarvis, Trocheck ended any doubts about this one by potting an empty-netter with 3:40 left in the third. Carolina's second-line center has enjoyed an excellent series heading into Thursday's Game 6, notching three goals and four assists.

Trocheck picked up a goal and an assist in Monday's 5-1 win over the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Trocheck assisted on a Teuvo Teravainen goal in the third period before deflecting a shot off Linus Ullmark to extend Carolina's lead to 4-1. The 28-year-old center finished the regular season with 21 goals and 30 assists in 81 games while adding 185 hits on the Hurricanes' second line.

Trocheck had a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Trocheck sat out the previous game for rest purposes and looked refreshed in his return. He broke a scoreless tie 7:05 into the second period, potting an open one-timer after Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller lost his stick on the play. Trocheck notched his 50th point of the season with an assist on Teuvo Teravainen's goal later in the second.

Trocheck (rest) will play Tuesday on the road against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Trocheck will jump back into the team's top six after resting Sunday against the Islanders. The 28-year-old's 48 points are his most since 2017-18, when he went off for 75 with Florida.

Trocheck (undisclosed) is listed as a scratch for Sunday's game against the Islanders, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear whether Trocheck is banged up or just getting a maintenance day with the regular season winding down. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Rangers in a game that could wind up deciding first place in the Metropolitan Division.