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NHL Trade Rumors: 5 teams who should trade for Jacob Trouba

By Dave Stevenson

WINNIPEG, MB - APRIL 12: Jacob Trouba #8 of the Winnipeg Jets keeps an eye on the play during first period action against the St. Louis Blues in Game Two of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell MTS Place on April 12, 2019 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Blues defeated the Jets 4-3 to lead the series 2-0. (Photo by Darcy Finley/NHLI via Getty Images)
WINNIPEG, MB - APRIL 12: Jacob Trouba #8 of the Winnipeg Jets keeps an eye on the play during first period action against the St. Louis Blues in Game Two of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell MTS Place on April 12, 2019 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Blues defeated the Jets 4-3 to lead the series 2-0. (Photo by Darcy Finley/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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Right-handed defensemen are a coveted asset in today’s NHL. So it’s not surprising a lot of teams should express interest in Trouba, even if an extension isn’t a part of the trade talks. These teams would love to add him to their roster but for various reasons, likely won’t win the sweepstakes for him.

Vancouver Canucks

If Winnipeg looks for a return that consists of picks and prospects, I think the Vancouver Canucks have enough to field an offer that would tempt the Jets. Trouba’s a perfect fit for Vancouver. They have the cap space to keep him around and they have a need for someone like him. But if the Jets want to make a hockey trade, most of the guys Winnipeg would ask for are untouchable.

New Jersey Devils

The New Jersey Devils need puck movers, so Trouba would make a lot of sense for them. But what can they offer the Jets? The restricted free agent rights to Will Butcher is a good start, but the Devils would need to add more than I believe they would be willing to give up. Also, they could just sign Jake Gardiner, who would cost them nothing but money.

New York Islanders

They have the cap space to make something happen, but unless the Jets really like Nick Leddy (whose value is low after a down year) or the New York Islanders are willing to throw in their 2019 first-round pick with Leddy or Anthony Beauvillier, I don’t see a fit. And if they’re going to do the latter, it would make far more sense to do it for a forward.

Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings have shown interest in Trouba in the past. Their blueline needs a spark and Trouba would provide it. Andreas Athanasiou or Anthony Mantha would likely get the conversation started with the Jets, but they’d need to add more.

Montreal Canadiens

They’re a bit of an “outside the box” fit. The Canadiens defense is better than most people think, but their blue line could use a difference maker on the left side. Trouba’s right-handed, but he has experience on the left side. The market for left-handed defenseman is weak, so if the Canadiens want to upgrade on the left side, he might be their best option.

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