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NHL Rumors: Devils extension talks, Sabres goalie pursuit, Winnipeg Jets trade request

By Marci Rubin

Apr 6, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils right wing Timo Meier (96) skates with the puck during the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils right wing Timo Meier (96) skates with the puck during the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 18, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Winnipeg Jets left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) awaits a face off against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period of game one of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 18, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Winnipeg Jets left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) awaits a face off against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period of game one of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /

NHL rumors: Pierre-Luc Dubois requests a trade from the Winnipeg Jets

Pending restricted free agent Pierre-Luc Dubois would like for his time in Winnipeg to come to an end. Last offseason, Dubois made it known he had no interest in staying with the Winnipeg Jets long-term. He did not want his agent to have conversations about an extension. Dubois still has one more year until he becomes an unrestricted free agent, but it seems that he doesn’t want to wait a year to move on.

The Jets are now feeling pressure to trade Dubois. As reported by Pierre LeBrun of TSN, Dubois’ agent will try to work with the Jets on a trade per Dubois’ request. The Jets could decide to keep him for another season or wait until the 2024 trade deadline to make a trade, but his agent Pat Brisson will try to get something done during the offseason.

It would be in the Jets’ best interest to make a trade so they get a return for Dubois. If they choose to keep Dubois for the upcoming season, they will lose him in free agency next offseason for nothing. Dubois is an asset as a skilled center who gets the puck to the net. He has the potential to become a 30-goal scorer. Dubois scored 28 goals in 2021-22 and 27 goals in 2022-23. He will be just 25 years old this summer.

There’s long been talk that Dubois is interested in playing close to home for the Montreal Canadiens. If Dubois is set on playing near home and gets traded to a different team this offseason, there’s a good chance he’d only be a rental. Depending on their situation, teams that might be interested in trading for him might prefer acquiring someone with interest in sticking around long-term. This will come up during trade talks between the Jets and other teams.

The offseason is sure to be filled with rumors, personnel changes, trades, and free-agent signings.

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