Jacob Trouba Trade Controversy Could Force the NHL To Make a Change in the Rulebook
The controversy surrounding the Jacob Trouba trade could force the NHL to make a change in the rulebook.
The New York Rangers put an end to months of rumors and speculation about the fate of their captain Jacob Trouba by trading him to the Anaheim Ducks.
Following a start to the season under expectations, most fans and analysts agreed that a change in leadership was needed in New York.
However, many didn't like how it happened, as the Rangers forced Trouba to accept the trade by threatening to place him on waivers.
Trouba has a no-trade clause on his contract but had to waive it, leading to many questions about the legitimacy of the trade.
If teams can circumvent no-trade clauses, why should players have one?
That topic is poised to be discussed in the next Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations between the NHL and the Players Association in early 2025.
The insider Elliotte Friedman shed light on the situation live on Hockey Night in Canada.
Read what he had to say here:
"What bothered the players to a large degree was if you can't be traded to certain teams, why should you be allowed to go to those teams on waivers
I think what they are gonna ask the players association to do is have a conversation in the upcoming CBA negotiations where maybe there should just be one form of protection.
If you want to give me partial protection then I can't go to this team at all, it shouldn't be a trade or it shouldn't be waivers."
I think what they are gonna ask the players association to do is have a conversation in the upcoming CBA negotiations where maybe there should just be one form of protection.
If you want to give me partial protection then I can't go to this team at all, it shouldn't be a trade or it shouldn't be waivers."
The next CBA negotiations will be interesting to follow. The current agreement doesn't expire until 2026, but with negotiations starting soon, it is believed that another player lockout, like those in 2004-05 and 2012-13, will be avoided.
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