His bad contract and NMC would make it impossible to trade him

I don’t see many teams wanting to take in 8 mil for what he brings to the table. He’s not a bad player by any means, but 8 mil with a flat cap for a guy who gives you second pairing production isn’t a valuable commodity

Fit wise , I like him in Florida

why do we need to explore options to move him?

Trouba (1 mill retained) for Brett Connolly

That contract would hurt like hell, esp bc we only "need" him for 1 year

Fit wise...there are probably several teams that could use Trouba...and his actual salary is less than 7M per the remainder of his contract. But with Bettman announcing a flat (or near flat) cap the next several years- I doubt any team will be willing to take on his 8M cap hit. If NYR are willing to eat salary- that might change things...but I wouldn't count on that. Reality is Trouba is staying put at least another 3 seasons.

And any team that thinks they can pawn a big salary onto Seattle- may have a taker there- as Seattle will have to get to the cap floor. But Ron Francis will look to extract a pound of flesh out of that team- to the tune of a 1st round pick (probably several) and then some.

Yandle + a piece for Trouba?

That would rely on 2 people waiving NMCs. I'm not the type to say "____ won't waive to _____" but I think it is unlikely for this to happen

A) I don't think NYR have any designs on trading him in the short term. If he was moved or asked to waive his NMC for a move at the earliest it would be 21/22 after all his SB money is paid out. his MNTC kicks in 24/25.
B) Trouba doesn't have sexy offensive numbers but he's getting the the tough assignments of the the other teams top offensive lines, he allows Fox to not get those assignments, especially at home & thrive on the offensive side of the game. Against the CAPS on the road who did Laviolette try to get OVI out against? Not Trouba. (this is not a knock on Fox but trying to show the overall value in a D core) Last season especially it allowed Fox & DeAngelo to play more sheltered minutes & focus on the offensive side of the game, heck those 2 barely played any minutes on the PK last year, & now Fox is looking like the complete package but Trouba's presence in the lineup is a plus factor in that progression. Trouba is like having an excellent Left Guard in (American) Football. Not a lot of stats to track & no fantasy value but you need one to win. Not saying he's played up to that contract, but the stats don't quite tell the entire story unless you watch this NYR team every night. He's also the leader of that very young D core.
Fact is, JT was getting 7 @ 7- 7.5 no matter where he ended up so, until the younger RD's (Shcheider/Lundkqvist) prove they can play in the TOP 4 & PK &PP, Trouba's more than likely not going anywhere.

Columbus isn't happening. We desperately need to patch that #1C hole; spending cap space and assets on a Trouba acquisition would do us absolutely no good.

Ducks don’t do that

what a well thought out response.
i wasn't sure those existed on this site.

He signed in New York for a reason and made sure he had a full NMC...he isn't going anywhere!

His wife's medical residency in the NY hospital she's wanted was why he wanted NY so Your possible choices are NJD or NYI

Pretty sure I remember hearing Trouba bought a condo in Florida when he was still with the Jets.

Fort Lauderdale, is his offseason residence, his wife is in her last year of Medical School down there & probably for tax reasons.
NYC is the likely/probable destination for her medical residency as it was reported when he signed his deal with the NYR. Another reason he likely won't waive that NMC, unless Mrs Trouba's plans have changed.;

All moot till 25