His camp hasn't issued a press release, and no formal announcement has been made, but restricted free agent Tobias Rieder looks to be taking the Jacob Trouba route.
Rieder's agent, Darren Ferris, wrote in an email to Arizonasports.com's Craig Morgan that a trade from the Arizona Coyotes seems like the only way his client's contract impasse could be resolved.
"I think it would be best for both parties if they just traded him. He is really disappointed with them," Ferris stated.
Rieder, currently representing Team Europe at the World Cup of Hockey, is reportedly seeking a two-year contract worth a total of $5 million. Coyotes general manager John Chayka and his staff are reportedly unwilling to go beyond $2.2 million annually.
"It's unfortunate that a good kid gets treated this way," Ferris added. "He never balked at the defensive role they made him play, and they don't seem to value the intangibles he brings to the team."
When contacted, Chayka told Morgan that Rieder will not be dealt.
The 23-year-old scored 14 goals and 37 points, appearing in all 82 games last season.
