New York Rangers
· 2026-07-02
The New York Rangers have acquired Sean Durzi, a 27-year-old defenseman, and Cole Beaudoin, a 20-year-old forward, along with a 2027 third-round draft pick, in exchange for Vincent Trocheck.
The trade was announced by New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury, who is looking to strengthen the team's lineup.
Durzi has tallied 144 points in 302 career NHL games, playing for Utah, Arizona Coyotes, and Los Angeles Kings.
The acquisition of Durzi and Beaudoin comes as the New York Rangers look to improve their standing, currently 16th in the Eastern Conference with a 34-39 record, on a W1 streak as of July 2, 2026.
Beaudoin, the captain of the Barrie Colts in the OHL, recorded career highs in goals, assists, and points last season.
The New York Rangers will look to integrate Durzi and Beaudoin into their lineup, hoping to turn their season around and make a push for the playoffs.
Durzi's experience and Beaudoin's youth and skill will be valuable assets to the team, which is looking to bounce back from a tough season.
The 2027 third-round draft pick will also give the New York Rangers more flexibility in the future.
And with the trade, the New York Rangers are showing they are committed to making changes to improve their team.
But the real test will be how Durzi and Beaudoin perform on the ice, and how the team responds to the new additions.
So the New York Rangers will be looking to Durzi and Beaudoin to make an immediate impact, and help the team climb out of their current slump.
Durzi was originally selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.
Beaudoin was originally selected by Utah in the first round of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, and has represented Canada at multiple international tournaments.
The New York Rangers will be counting on Durzi's defensive skills and Beaudoin's scoring ability to help turn their season around.