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NHL Trade Rumors: 5 names to watch

By Dave Stevenson

Apr 5, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Winnipeg Jets defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) anad Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Garbutt (16) battle for the puck in the first period during an NHL game at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Winnipeg Jets defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) anad Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Garbutt (16) battle for the puck in the first period during an NHL game at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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1. Jacob Trouba Update

To quote the incomparable Taylor Swift, the Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba are never ever getting back together. Trouba has requested a trade from the Jets because he wants to play more on the right side. He is stuck behind Dustin Byfuglien and Tyler Myers on the Jets’ depth chart on the right side. Trouba and his agent have made it clear it has nothing to do with money. So how quickly do the Jets trade Trouba?

First of all, in order to trade him, they must be a little more open regarding their asking price. Reportedly, the Jets want a left-handed NHL defenseman of approximate caliber and age. There are very few teams who have what the Jets want. The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Anaheim Ducks might the lone two teams who could pull off the trade. Sure, the New York Rangers and Boston Bruins would love to have him, but they don’t have what the Jets currently want.

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A variety of NHL teams have expressed interest in him and a three-team trade might be needed to get Trouba. Cam Fowler could make a lot of sense in such a trade. He’s a left-handed defenseman capable of playing over 20 minutes a nice. My guess? The Jets remain patient and wait for a team to impress them with an offer. No reason to sell Trouba for anything less than market value.

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