"Ain’t no one taking that contract" "Never rated him": NHL fans react as Rangers take first step towards trading Jacob Trouba

The New York Rangers have a big decision this offseason about defenseman Jacob Trouba. His performance has declined, leading to speculation about his future with the team. If Trouba leaves, they'll need to find a replacement.

Trouba has two seasons left on his $8 million cap-hit deal, which makes him a focal point of trade talks. Jacob Trouba's contract details and potential trade were discussed on X (formerly Twitter), and NHL fans started reacting to the news.

"Report: The rangers asked Jacob Trouba's camp For the 15 Teams on his No-trade list," per The Score on X.

As per The Hockey News, the Rangers are considering Adam Fox, Vincent Trocheck and Chris Kreider for the position. Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad bring star power but may not fit the captaincy role. Ryan Lindgren is also seen as a potential leader on the team.

NHL fans started reacting to Trouba's trade speculation,

"Ain’t no one taking that contract on" a fan said.

"Whoever acquires him is paying a player 8 mill a year for big hits. Never really rated him for whatever reason." another fan said.

"should be fun, dude specifically targets NYR, they name him Captain and now want to trade him, just put the 15 teams with the least cap space on it and stay put" one fan said.

Here are some more reactions from X:

"Sharks will take him with the "off limits" Gabe Perreaux as the sweetner..." a fan said.

"he bleeds blue...his play has been horrendous...injuries or not. this is our captain. you dont quit on him." another fan said.

"All the Canadian teams to start, so which 8 US teams? I’d say Utah, Buffalo, Minnesota, Seattle, Anaheim, Columbus, Dallas and Chicago. I’d say he’s headed to Detroit or Tampa Bay." one fan said.

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More on Jacob Trouba's 15-team no-trade list requested by Rangers

The New York Rangers have asked Jacob Trouba for a 15-team no-trade list in advance of his limited no-trade clause taking effect on July 1, per Arthur Staple of The Athletic.

Trouba faced challenges in the 2023-24 season, struggling defensively and accruing penalties, particularly in the playoffs.

Here are Trouba's stats 2023-24 regular season:

• Games Played (GP): 69
• Goals (G): 3
• Assists (A): 19
• Points (PTS): 22
• Plus/Minus (+/-): -4
• Penalty Minutes (PIM): 73
• Shots (S): 129
• Time on Ice per Game (TOI/G): 21:14

His performance was hampered by an ankle injury sustained late in the season. Despite these issues, moving Trouba could be difficult due to his significant contract and recent performance concerns.