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The Vancouver Canucks have traded defenseman Carson Soucy to the New York Rangers in exchange for a third-round pick, according to multiple reports. The pick, originally acquired by the Rangers from the San Jose Sharks earlier on Thursday, will now be part of Vancouver’s growing collection of draft assets.

Trade details, per sources:

To #NYR:
D Carson Soucy

To #Canucks:
2025 SJS 3rd Round Pick

Soucy waived his no-trade clause to complete the trade. He has one year left on his deal at $3 million.@DarrenDreger first on the trade.

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) March 6, 2025

Soucy, who had to waive his no-trade clause to facilitate the move, is signed through next season with a $3.25 million cap hit. The Canucks originally brought him in on a three-year deal in 2023, and while his first season in Vancouver was largely successful, his performance has dipped this year. He has found himself relegated to the third defensive pairing following the acquisition of Marcus Pettersson and was even a healthy scratch after the 4 Nations break.

The trade didn’t come as a shock, as the Canucks had made it clear that Soucy was available. According to insider Frank Seravalli, Vancouver sent out a memo to all 31 teams back in early February stating that Soucy was on the market. The 29-year-old defenseman had initially hoped to regain his form in Vancouver but ultimately recognized the writing on the wall.

With the Rangers pushing for a deep playoff run, adding a physical, depth defenseman like Soucy makes sense. He brings size and experience, and while his play has been inconsistent this season, a fresh start in New York could be just what he needs.

Canucks forward J.T. Miller reportedly called Soucy ahead of the trade to check in, a move that highlights the close-knit nature of the Vancouver locker room.

JT Miller called Soucy and made the big apple pitch to him.

— Rick Dhaliwal (@DhaliwalSports) March 6, 2025

This marks Vancouver’s first major move of trade deadline week, and it may not be their last. With the Canucks looking to strengthen their roster for a playoff push while maintaining long-term flexibility, more moves could be on the horizon.

As for Soucy, he joins a Rangers squad with Stanley Cup aspirations. Whether he carves out a regular role in their defensive rotation remains to be seen, but he’ll have the opportunity to prove himself in a high-stakes environment as the postseason approaches.