Jacob Trouba could become a Montreal Canadien in the next few hours
A new development suggests that the Montreal Canadiens might have the opportunity to acquire one of the NHL's top leaders in Jacob Trouba.
As the New York Rangers seem to be deciding on their captain since last summer, Jacob Trouba has been at the center of several discussions regarding his future with the Rangers.
Today, Renaud Lavoie provided an update on the situation, revealing that Trouba did not participate in the team's morning practice.
This has led many hockey fans to speculate that the Rangers might trade or place Jacob Trouba on waivers in the next few days.
It's hard not to imagine what the Canadiens' defense would look like with a big defenseman like Trouba, who is known for his leadership and physical play.
Despite past tensions with the Canadiens, particularly after his altercation with Josh Anderson following Justin Barron's injury, Trouba could help the Habs" blue line.
However, the Canadiens already have a player with a similar profile in David Savard and adding Trouba with his $8 million annual salary could be seen as a costly addition.
There are rumors that the Rangers have several options, but if Trouba refuses one of them, the Rangers could place him on waivers.
A notable example occurred in November 2005 when Todd Marchant refused to waive his no-trade clause for a move from Columbus to Anaheim, which led to his placement on waivers before the Ducks claimed him.
The situation is shaping up to be interesting in the coming days and it could bring new developments earlier than later.
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