"He runs around murdering people": Ryan Whitney makes his feelings known about Jacob Trouba and Edmonton Oilers trade connection

A potential trade of New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba to the Edmonton Oilers has garnered a lot of attention. Hockey analyst Ryan Whitney shared his thoughts about Trouba and how he would fit with the Oilers.

When asked about Trouba possibly going to the Oilers, Whitney said on the Spittin' Chiclets podcast.:

"Every team that is trying to win a cup would take Trouba as not your top defenseman, not on your top pair, buddy, 2nd pair. He runs around murdering people. That is the type of defenseman we've seen in the past few cup champs going back a while now that are on cup winning teams."

Whitney believes Trouba's physical style of play and willingness to play a rough game makes him an asset to any team looking to go deep in the playoffs and win the Stanley Cup.

Co-host Paul Bissonnette agreed with Whitney's assessment of Trouba but questioned whether it makes sense for the Oilers financially:

"If I'm not mistaken, he holds like atleast $7 to $8 million cap hit. So, at what cap hit are you bringing him it at? Lets say it's half. Why the f**k would you not just have signed (St. Louis Blues defenseman' Philip) Broberg?"

Whether the Oilers eventually trade for Trouba or not, Whitney believes his physicality and championship pedigree would make him a great fit in Edmonton as a Stanley Cup contender.

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Elliotte Friedman's comments about a potential Jacob Trouba trade

On The FAN Hockey Show on Monday, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman discussed the possibility of the New York Rangers trading defenseman Jacob Trouba.

While acknowledging that many teams would have interest in acquiring a veteran blueliner like Trouba, Friedman explained that several roadblocks stand in the way of a deal.

"I think absolutely, they would be interested in player like Jacob Trouba... What is the trade look like? How does contract work?... Have the rangers given permission for teams to talk to Trouba. I was told that was not the case."

He also pointed out that Trouba has a no-move clause in his contract, which means the player has to consent to any trade. Moreover, with two years still remaining on his contract, the financial implications could make a trade difficult for interested teams.

Friedman said that he doesn't believe the Rangers have granted permission for other teams to speak with Trouba or his agent about a potential trade, without which, it's unlikely a potential deal could gain traction.