Chicago Blackhawks: it's just been confirmed for Jacob Trouba and the Rangers
New York Rangers defensemen Jacob Trouba and trade reports addressed
Just a few weeks ago strong reports emerged from New York that captain Jacob Trouba would reportedly be bought out or traded by the organization. Trouba holds a 15-team-no trade clause, and according to reports, he and his agent, Kurt Overhardt, blocked a trade from the Rangers.
Trouba's wife is also stationed in a hospital in New York, as he just signed a long-term deal, many believe he refused a trade due to that reasoning.
Trouba has two years left on his freshly inked deal of a whopping $8 million per year, which makes him one of the highest paid defensemen.
Many believed that with the Blackhawks' whopping $35M in free cap space heading into next season, that Trouba would be an option to acquire as he would provide veteran leadership and toughness for the young guns- while Kyle Davidson would take on a sweetener and gain draft capitals for taking on Trouba's iffy 8 million dollar deal.
Info on his blocked trade:
Trouba, the winner of this year's Mark Messier Leadership Award in the NHL, had his full no-move clause revert to a 15-team no-trade clause as of July 1st, and he submitted that list to GM Chris Drury, a list which included the Red Wings.
Source: NHLTR
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Would you be willing to take on Trouba in Chicago, to protect Bedard? | ||
| Yes | 135 | 68.5 % |
| No thanks | 62 | 31.5 % |
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