"Vincent brings elements of skill and competitiveness that fit the mold of the style we want to play," Hurricanes general manager Don Waddell said. Vegas receives the pick if Haula re-signs with Carolina next season or if the Hurricanes trade him during. The Panthers are 2-2-0 on a five-game road trip that ends Tuesday against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena (9 p.m. Hurricanes prospects Eetu Luostarinen and … "We tried to sign him last summer.". All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. Trocheck, 26, has two years remaining on a six-year deal he signed in 2016 with an average annual salary of $4.75M. Florida sent the 26-year-old center to Carolina in exchange for Erik Haula, Lucas Wallmark, Chase Priskie, and Eetu Luostarinen, “Vincent brings elements of skill and competitiveness that fit the mold of the style we want to play,” said Hurricanes GM Don Waddell. Luostarinen played three seasons in Liiga, the Finnish elite league, prior to coming across the pond, collecting 63 points (24-39-63) in 141 games while playing with grown men as a (mostly) teenager. Also acquired in the deal are prospects Chase Priskie and Eetu Loustarinen. I play a fast game, pretty north-south. “Today we acquired players with depth, versatility, and playoff experience,” said Panthers General Manager Dale Tallon. The latest stats, facts, news and notes on Erik Haula of the Florida Panthers All Rights Reserved. Vincent is a quality person and we thank him for his excellent work ethic and play and passion for the game. David Dwork joined the WPLG Local 10 News team in August 2019. Selected by Florida in the third round (No. He has 54 points (22 goals, 32 assists) in 160 regular-season games and five points (one goal, four assists) in 15 playoff games. You have to move on. ", "It was very emotional," Tallon said of trading Trocheck. "We owe it to the players to try and give them the best resources to have success. The 24-year-old Wallmark is playing in his fourth NHL season, all with Carolina. The NHL uses cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies. Priskie just turned 23 earlier this month while Luostarinen turned 21 back in September. He also played eight games in the NHL with Carolina back in late November, picking up an assist in just under ten minutes of ice time per game. All Rights Reserved. "He's a right-handed center who is excellent in the face-off circle. While the Hurricanes and Panthers pursue playoff spots, the two teams decided to be trade partners on Monday. TV, NHL Premium, NHL After Dark, NHL GameCenter, NHL GameCenter LIVE, NHL Network name and logo, NHL Tonight name and logo, On The Fly, NHL Awards name and logo, NHL Draft name and logo, NHL Mascots, Hockey Fights Cancer, Because It's The Cup, NHL Green name and logo, NHL Vault, Hockey Is For Everyone, NHL Thanksgiving Showdown name and logo, NHL Centennial Classic name and logo, NHL Centennial Season logo, NHL100 Classic name and logo, NHL Global Series name and logo, NHL China Games name and logo, NHL Power Players name and logo, and Don't Miss A Moment are trademarks of the National Hockey League. Haula, who has 12 goals and 22 points in 41 games this season, can be an unrestricted free agent this summer. “Today we acquired players with depth, versatility, and playoff experience,” said Panthers GM Dale Tallon. On Monday, the Panthers traded longtime center Vincent Trocheck to the Carolina Hurricanes for forwards Erik Haula and Lucas Wallmark. As for the prospects coming back to Florida in the trade, defenseman Chase Priskie is a South Florida native from Pembroke Pines playing his first pro season after Washington selected him in the sixth round in 2016. Is this Tallon’s attempt at waking up his team? I've heard nothing but great things from guys who have been in the organization. ET; SNE, SNP, SNO, FS-A, FS-A PLUS, FS-F, NHL.TV). Over the years, Trocheck had become one of the most popular players in the Panthers dressing room and will surely be missed by his former teammates. "For the last month or so I'd say I felt back to my normal self in a sense of kind of playing with speed and doing the things I used to do," Trocheck said. Trocheck has two seasons after this one remaining on a six-year contract. Carolina (35-22-4) is two points behind the New York Islanders and Columbus Blue Jackets, and four points ahead of the Panthers, for the first wild card into the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the Eastern Conference. "You have to do something, make changes when necessary," he said. Welcome to NHL.com, the official site of the National Hockey League, Bienvenue à LNH.com , le site officiel de la Ligue nationale de hockey, Добро пожаловать на NHL.com, официальный сайт Национальной хоккейной лиги, Tervetuloa NHL:n viralliselle nettisivustolle NHL.comiin, Välkommen till NHL.com, NHL:s officiella web-sida, Vítejte na NHL.com, oficiálních stránkách National Hockey League, Vitajte na NHL.com, oficiálnych stránkach National Hockey League, Willkommen auf NHL.com, der offiziellen Seite der National Hockey League, Bienvenido a NHL.com, el sitio oficial de la National Hockey League, Carolina Hurricanes acquire Vincent Trocheck from Florida Panthers for Erik Haula, Lucas Wallmark and prospects. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. / @GeorgeRichards When Haula and Wallmark met the Panthers in Arizona following the trade, they slid in as the team’s second and third-line centers, respectively. (Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. I felt we should do this for the present and the future. Will a third team in two seasons kickstart him offensively after netting 29 goals with Vegas two years ago? "It's my first time being traded and I spent my whole time in Florida, so saying bye to those guys is tough," Trocheck told the News & Observer. "He's excited and so are we," Tallon said of adding Priskie, a top-10 finalist for the Hobey Baker Award last season at Quinnipiac who signed with Carolina as a free agent on Aug. 17. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. © NHL 2019. Copyright 2020 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved. “Haula and Wallmark give us more depth in the forward line and more options for our coaches as we continue our quest to make the playoffs this season.”. Haula, a 28-year-old forward, has 22 points (12 goals, 10 assists) in 41 games this season. The NHL has updated its Privacy Policy effective January 16, 2020. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Flipboard (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window). We're all in this together. ... We have good history on Trocheck as far as character. "He's a right-handed center who is excellent in the face-off circle. It's been going on for a couple weeks. Eetu Luostarinen, a 2017 second round pick from Finland, is playing in his first North American pro season, picking up 25 points (8-17-25) in 44 games with the AHL's Charlotte Checkers. “This deal helps us in the present and in the future as we strengthen our depth chart.”. Knee injury issues have plagued Haula over the past few years, but all reports are that he's back to full strength and hoping to regain the early-season form that saw him score eight goals in Carolina's first 16 games. Drop him a line at phtblog@nbcsports.com or follow him on Twitter @Sean_Leahy. His breakout season came in 2017-18 when Trocheck put up career highs in goals (31), assists (44) and points (75). Definitely looking forward to a fresh start.". The Hurricanes later Monday acquired defenseman Sami Vatanen in a trade with the New Jersey Devils, and defenseman Brady Skjei in a trade with the New York Rangers. He was considered one of the top defensemen in NCAA hockey during his time with Quinnipiac, both with his offensive production and defensive ability. Sean Leahy is a writer for Pro Hockey Talk on NBC Sports. "Vincent Trocheck's name came up, and we started pursing it. "They play a fast-paced game and I think that's kind of where I fit in," Trocheck said. By using NHL websites or other online services, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, including our Cookie Policy. It's a business. Haula, 28, comes to Florida having played in just 41 games this season, but has logged 22 points (12-10-22) and is a solid two-way player with plenty of playoff experience between his time in Minnesota and Vegas. Trocheck missed seven games from Oct. 22-Nov. 9 after he was injured blocking a shot. "We stayed in probably four or five different trades because you don't want to be left at the altar. Two broken ankles in just over a year put a serious hold on the progress of his career, and while he's shown flashes of his former brilliance in the time since, nothing has been terribly consistent. Born and raised in Miami-Dade County, David has covered South Florida sports since 2007. GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Florida Panthers have traded a player who entered this season widely considered one of the team's key pieces. They wanted to add a player with term and got one. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Florida has lost nine of their last 13 games and sit two points behind the Maple Leafs for the final playoff spot in the Atlantic Division and four points behind the Hurricanes for the final wild card. Through 55 games this season, Trocheck has just 10 goals and 36 points while playing on countless line combinations and even spending a few games at wing. Luostarinen, a 21-year-old forward prospect, has one assist in eight games with the Hurricanes and 25 points (eight goals, 17 assists) in 44 games for Charlotte of the American Hockey League. "We were in on a lot of things," Waddell said. "I play with speed. Centerman Vincent Trocheck has been dealt to the Carolina Hurricanes for a quartet of players, including NHL regulars Erik Haula and Lucas Wallmark. "The bottom line is [doing] what's best for the Florida Panthers. While the Hurricanes and Panthers pursue playoff spots, the two teams decided to be trade partners on Monday. Trocheck is shooting 7.8% this season, well-below his 10% average, which could mean the goals will come in Raleigh. The two-year QU captain finished his senior season as a Top 10 finalist for the Hoby Baker Award and graduated with the school record for goals by a defenseman, with 39. The 26-year-old forward has 36 points (10 goals, 26 assists) in 55 games this season. The Florida Panthers traded Vincent Trocheck to the Carolina Hurricanes for Erik Haula, Lucas Wallmark and prospects Chase Priskie and Eetu Luostarinen, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. Since the All-Star break we've really struggled. On the flip side, this is a moving by the Hurricanes where they see plenty of upside in Trocheck. "They're versatile, smart players," Panthers general manager Dale Tallon said. "We've been keyed in on trying to get a right-hand-shot center for a long period of time," Waddell said. "You can't sit still and hope. The Zamboni word mark and configuration of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine are registered trademarks of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc.© Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. 2019. That’s a strong threesome down the middle for a team that has eyes on doing more than just finding their way back into the postseason. The Panthers also acquired Emil Djuse, a 26-year-old defenseman prospect, from the Dallas Stars for a sixth-round choice in the 2020 NHL Draft.