Multiple Teams Linked to Rangers Captain
The New York Rangers could be on the verge of trading away their captain, defenseman Jacob Trouba. While the Rangers pushed their way to the Eastern Conference Final, Trouba struggled and wasn’t overly effective when the games mattered the most.
It didn’t take long into the Rangers offseason for rumors to sprout that the team was looking to deal their captain. Tensions have risen, and it’s important to remember the player has a 15-team no-trade list, but teams are looking into Trouba and his talents.
According to the Fourth Period, Trouba is No. 2 on their summer trade watch board, and four teams have reportedly been linked. The Detroit Red Wings, Buffalo Sabres, Anaheim Ducks, and Nashville Predators have all reportedly expressed interest.
Trouba has two years remaining at $8 million against the salary cap, making him an attractive contract for the Rangers to dump. Conversely, that’s a significant number for a team to take in.
How would Trouba factor into each of these team’s plans?
Detroit Red Wings
The Red Wings just barely missed the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs and have done some hard work to get themselves over the hump. Keeping Patrick Kane around for another run while adding two-time Stanley Cup champion Vladimir Tarasenko, the Wings mean business.
Where they need a helping hand, however, is on the blue line. They traded away Jake Walman for future considerations in hopes of making bigger splashes. With no other big additions to the blue line, Trouba could fit in as a veteran option.
