Insider reveals likely destinations for Jacob Trouba as four teams emerge as frontrunners to acquire him
NHL insider and ESPN reporter has revealed the several teams that have are in talks with the New York Rangers regarding captain Jacob Trouba.
According to Larry Brooks of the New York Post Trouba won't be participating in the Rangers morning skate, and won't play in tonight's game due to Roster Management.
BREAKING. First shoe/skate is dropping. Post has learned that Jacob Trouba will not be on the ice today for purposes of roster management. Will not play tonight. Expect Victor Mancini to be recslled.
Followed by the report several others have indicated that this is happening because the Rangers are set to place Trouba on waivers or even trade him.
BREAKING: Jacob Trouba is not playing tonight despite being fully healthy, per multiple reports. Victor Mancini is being recalled. #NYR�
Early reports are indicating Trouba might be imminently traded OR placed on waivers today.
Per league source, Jacob Trouba will not be skating with the #NYR� for «roster management» purposes. Sounds like a ball is in the air, whether it be trade or possible waiving.
Victor Mancini has been recalled.
However, following these reports, Emily Kaplan of ESPN has revealed the teams she's heard have talked to the New York Rangers regarding Jacob Trouba:
Among the teams I've heard have talked to the NYR about Jacob Trouba include Detroit, Ottawa, Buffalo, Columbus.
We'll see what happens today, but Trouba has known for some time this was a strong possibility. Crazy to see it go down this way.
Definitely crazy to see this unfold this way but ultimately it's the way things have to go in the National Hockey League.
Which team do you think would best suit Jacob Trouba? Let us know in the poll down below and stay tuned to NY Rangers Insider as more information regarding Jacob Trouba is set to drop this afternoon.
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DECEMBRE 6 | 711 ANSWERS Insider reveals likely destinations for Jacob Trouba as four teams emerge as frontrunners to acquire him Which team do you think would best suit Rangers captain Jacob Trouba? |
Ottawa Senators | 162 | 22.8 % |
Detroit Red Wings | 323 | 45.4 % |
Buffalo Sabres | 104 | 14.6 % |
Columbus Blue Jackets | 122 | 17.2 % |
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