Confirmed: Jacob Trouba of the New York Rangers has blocked a trade
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The New York Rangers had a trade arrangement in place to send Jacob Trouba to his hometown Red Wings, but he vetoed the trade, resulting in no deal.
Trouba's decision was within his rights, as he had placed Detroit on his no-trade list before the Rangers submitted the deal. However, the surprise stems from the fact that Trouba hails from Michigan, leading many to believe he would embrace the opportunity to play in front of his hometown fans.
It was crazy to learn that Trouba, a Michigan native, added DET to his no-trade list when he heard that's where #NYR wanted to send him.
All legal, too, as he did it before he submitted it to NYR.
Reports getting out changed everything for NYR.
What an ugly situation.
All legal, too, as he did it before he submitted it to NYR.
Reports getting out changed everything for NYR.
What an ugly situation.
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Trouba had a solid season with the Rangers, tallying 3 goals and 19 assists in 69 games. However, he faced challenges in maintaining defensive stability, reflected in his +/- rating of -4, which could be a factor in the Rangers' decision to explore trading him.
Sunday @NYCNeil discussed the difficult situation w/#NYR & Trouba & how it can be difficult for a GM to navigate.
Any team would appreciate having a leader like Trouba, known for his robust physical presence. However, it's now confirmed that his hometown Red Wings won't be acquiring him.
Source: Markerzone
New York Rangers' Jacob Trouba confirmed to have blocked trade
New York Rangers' Jacob Trouba confirmed to have blocked trade
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12 JUILLET | 170 ANSWERS Confirmed: Jacob Trouba of the New York Rangers has blocked a trade Will Jacob Trouba be traded by the New York Rangers this off-season? | ||
| Yes | 101 | 59.4 % |
| No | 69 | 40.6 % |
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