Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/b3b829ef-832e-4400-a689-919ca2220765.webp] Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images Carson Soucy waived his no-trade clause to join the New York Rangers, and there’s a reason for that. The Rangers traded a 2025 third-round pick to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Carson Soucy on Thursday. While Soucy could’ve blocked the trade since he has a no-trade clause, he elected not to. His decision stems from a desire to play in New York and comfort with two of his former teammates who now play for the Rangers. “There was definitely multiple factors,” Soucy said of waiving his no-trade clause. “Obviously, a team that wants you, wants to trade for you, is a big part of that. Nice having (J.T.) Miller, (Will) Borgen here. We were pretty tight in Seattle. Obviously, just New York, playing for the Rangers, playing in Madison Square Garden.” The addition of Soucy fills that left-handed defensive slot the Rangers desperately needed. With the 30-year-old under contract past this upcoming season, Rangers general manager Chris Drury views Soucy as a big piece moving forward into the future. “We think there's a lot of possibilities with Carson, whether it's with Schneids or Foxy or Will (Borgen), or even having him on the right side at some point,” Drury said. “We'll see how it plays out. I'm glad we were able to get him. I was excited about the term, excited about the number. He's not a rental. “He’s someone we could have in for the rest of the year and next year. I just like the overall game – the size, the skating, the sense, how he defends. We were able to do some homework on him the last couple weeks and we’re excited to get him with a piece we got in the Reilly Smith trade.” Soucy made his Rangers debut on Saturday afternoon against the Ottawa Senators as he recorded a goal while he played 15:39 minutes.
