Although the start of the 2016-17 NHL regular season is closing in, roster moves are still being made, and teams are still looking to make last-minute improvements in an effort to make a playoff push.
Most notably, there are several unsettled situations with regard to restricted free agents and players looking for new contracts. While there is still some time for agreements to be reached, trades could potentially be consummated in order to resolve those issues.
With the new NHL campaign on the horizon, here is a rundown of the hottest trade rumors making the rounds as teams prepare for games that count.
Jacob Trouba
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Jacob Trouba is among the most highly touted young blueliners in the NHL, but the 22-year-old is ready to move on from the team that selected him with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2012 draft.
Trouba went public with his desire to be traded on Sept. 24, and he provided the following reasoning behind his decision, according to TSN (h/t NHL.com):
I want to play on the right side to realize my potential. That's not going to hap ...
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