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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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5. Florida Panthers

Proposed Trade: 

Why Florida Does It

The Florida Panthers are going to make no fewer than one splash this summer. I’d be shocked if they didn’t come away with at least one of Artemi Panarin and Sergei Bobrovsky. Signing both, though it would be difficult, is plausible.

However, the Panthers biggest need is on defense. Outside of Aaron Ekblad and Keith Yandle, the rest of their blue liners are, to put it nicely, unremarkable. Trouba would be a huge upgrade to their defense.

Yes, trading Mike Hoffman would hurt. He’s a terrific player. And Mark Pysyk is a very capable NHL defenseman. But the Panthers would need to clear salary to add Trouba. Of course, it’s hard to predict how much they’ll need to clear, but this seems about right. They even get a sixth-round pick to even things out.

Why Winnipeg Does It

Hoffman would give the Jets two top-notch goal scorers, assuming they re-sign Patrik Laine. Pysyk also only has one year left on his deal. If Winnipeg wants to remain Stanley Cup contenders, this trade lets them do it.

Verdict

If the salary cap didn’t exist, I’d like this trade for both sides. But it exists, so this trade probably won’t happen. Still, given the Panthers needs on defense, don’t be surprised if they at least try to make something work with the Jets and Trouba.

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