NHL insider Friedman talks aobut Chris Kreider and Trouba's future (Source: Imagn)
The New York Rangers are facing a tough time on and off the ice. After starting strong with a 12-4-1 record, they have fallen to 13-10-1 after losing five straight. They briefly ended the streak with a 4–3 win over the Montreal Canadiens but lost their next game 5–1 to the New Jersey Devils. Their offense has struggled, and they are now fourth in the Metropolitan Division with 27 points.
General Manager Chris Drury is exploring trade options to improve the team. According to insider Elliotte Friedman, Chris Kreider and Jacob Trouba have drawn interest from other teams, including the Ottawa Senators. However, trading key players like Trouba may be tricky, as he might prefer to stay in New York for now.
Talking on the NHL Network broadcast to Lauren, Friedman shared:
"I think some teams are looking at is even if there is interest in Trouba, and I think there is, do you really want to acquire him when he's not going to be happy? Like I think next year he understands he's going somewhere else. This is his last year in New York. I don't think he wants to do it now, and I think that affects his situation.
