Report: Rangers unlikely to move Trouba this offseason

The New York Rangers are unlikely to trade or buy out captain Jacob Trouba this offseason, according to The Athletic's Arthur Staple.

Rumors during June's draft suggested the Rangers and Detroit Red Wings were working on a deal built around the rugged defenseman. However, nothing came close to materializing, sources told Staple.

The Rangers reportedly asked Trouba for his 15-team no-trade list in June, but that was standard procedure as his full no-move clause switched to a modified one after the season ended. Trouba was reportedly "shocked" to see his name in trade rumors.

The blue-liner has two seasons remaining on his contract at a cap hit of $8 million. He signed a seven-year deal with the Rangers in 2019 after asking to be dealt there from the Winnipeg Jets.

Trouba was named New York's captain in 2022.

The Michigan native chipped in 22 points in 69 games this past season. He also averaged nearly 21 minutes per contest during the Rangers' Eastern Conference Final run.