The deal reportedly has an average annual value of $5.625 million. Trocheck produced 21 goals and 51 points in 81 games for Carolina during the 2021-22 season. He was also credited with 168 shots and 185 hits. Trocheck is slated to occupy New York's second-line center role.

Trocheck just completed a six-year, $28.5 million contract. He supplied 20 goals and 51 points in 81 games during the 2021-22 season. Trocheck would be a good player for teams to target that could use a second-line center. 

"We certainly hope they are both back, but it takes two sides," Waddell said Thursday. "But I will have more dialogue with their agents in the next little bit and see where they're at. Those guys play key positions for us up front and key roles. It's in our best interest to see if we can bring them both back."  Trocheck generated 20 goals and 51 points in 81 regular-season games, while Niederreiter had 44 points (24 goals, 20 assists) in 75 regular-season outings during the 2021-22 season. 

Trocheck's power play goal made it 4-1 and gave the Hurricanes a small chance with 11:49 left in the third as he deflected a Tony DeAngelo shot, high over Shesterkin and into the yawning cage. Trocheck ends the playoffs with 10 points in 14 games including six goals.