Confirmed with Link: NYR sign Jacob Trouba 7 years / $8M AAV

[Black Aces]

Are we in cap hell now? If the cap climbs to $100M I guess it will be ok but now I'm really fearing the summers we have to resign Kakko, Kravtsov, Shesterkin, Miller, etc. And for the love of God, please tell me there is no NMC or even a limited NTC on this contract

None of those guys even played an NHL game yet. Just enjoy the the best prospect pool we have had in decades. The cap will sort itself out in 3 years time.

 

[FJB]

If freaking Tampa can somehow have cap space, then we'll be fine.

 

[HFsNumber1Heel]

The deal is fine. The extra 500K is for NY cost of living.

 

[CTRanger]

Fair deal for both sides, nothing to dislike about this.

 

[Rangerjags]

The AAV will look better - or at least it should if Trouba plays as expected and does not suffer from too many injuries - each year with the salary cap getting higher on a yearly basis. Happy to see him signed. Was starting to worry he wouldn’t sign a full length contrat and go to arbitration.

 

[nyr2k2]

Neat. Fair and reasonable deal.

 

[Hire Sather]

Because there was clearly so much to be inferred from the 11 words in the OP.


I’m sure JG tried for 7.5.



So should Gorton not have tried to get him for less? If you are seen as a pushover GM that’s how you end up severely overpaying.

I don't doubt he did. Probably was the hangup over the last couple weeks.

Just wish we won that battle. Oh well.

 

[CTRanger]

Their dog looks like a character out of a Pixar film. I ****’n love it!

 

[offdacrossbar]

top notch deal. 10 outa 10.

guy is in the prime of his career, even on the low side. Right shot 1st pair 2 way guy logs tons of minutes and can play pp and pk.

sign me up.

this guy is EXACTLY the type of player you give this deal to.

he makes the defense better right away and makes the rest of the D slot in better as well.

bravo.

well done

 

[mas0764]

Are we in cap hell now? If the cap climbs to $100M I guess it will be ok but now I'm really fearing the summers we have to resign Kakko, Kravtsov, Shesterkin, Miller, etc. And for the love of God, please tell me there is no NMC or even a limited NTC on this contract

We aren’t in cap hell one way or the other.

But fwiw the cap will probably get very close to $100m if not more after the new TV deal in a couple years. Right as we need the money for our guys coming off ELCs. We are fine.

 

[Machinehead]

My first reaction was "whoa, nice!" tbh.

I mean, 8 is still a slight overpay for Trouba IMO, but who isn't a slight overpay these days. Could have been so much worse.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

My first reaction was "whoa, nice!" tbh.

I mean, 8 is still a slight overpay for Trouba IMO, but who isn't a slight overpay these days. Could have been so much worse.

I’m just glad we got it done. Was starting to worry he was gonna hardball us.

 

[Machinehead]

I’m just glad we got it done. Was starting to worry he was gonna hardball us.

I felt like he always wanted to be here and his wife definitely does.

I was worried about his agent.

 

[Machinehead]

7 years according to his agency's twitter



Zoom in on the papers. Contains some sort of modified NTC

My goodness gracious what a beautiful dog!

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

NMC for first 5 years, 15 team and 12 team NTC on the last 2.

Can't have a clause the first year because it's an RFA year

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Not gonna lie, I think some people may be a bit disappointed with Trouba, simply based on the hype some are giving him. If we’re expecting him to come in and be an elite 1D, I think we’re gonna be disappointed. If we’re expecting a solid - not elite - top pairing guy, I think people will be happy.

 

[Leetch3]

Not gonna lie, I think some people may be a bit disappointed with Trouba, simply based on the hype some are giving him. If we’re expecting him to come in and be an elite 1D, I think we’re gonna be disappointed. If we’re expecting a solid - not elite - top pairing guy, I think people will be happy.

the only people that have ever said 'elite 1d' are the people trying to knock the trade saying he's not one. that is not anyone's expectation

 

[007]

Not gonna lie, I think some people may be a bit disappointed with Trouba, simply based on the hype some are giving him. If we’re expecting him to come in and be an elite 1D, I think we’re gonna be disappointed. If we’re expecting a solid - not elite - top pairing guy, I think people will be happy.

I think Rangers fans are excited to have a top pairing D of any description. We haven't really had one since McDonagh's best years.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

I think Rangers fans are excited to have a top pairing D of any description. We haven't really had one since McDonagh's best years.

I definitely am. I’ve wanted Trouba since the rumors of him wanting out first broke. I’ve been waiting for this moment.

 

[Irishguy42]

Not gonna lie, I think some people may be a bit disappointed with Trouba, simply based on the hype some are giving him. If we’re expecting him to come in and be an elite 1D, I think we’re gonna be disappointed. If we’re expecting a solid - not elite - top pairing guy, I think people will be happy.

Considering how bad our D has been..."solid" is "elite", comparatively speaking.

 

[bobbop]

Comparing Trouba’s age, physicality and performance to OEL (8 years at $8.25MM) would lead me to believe we got a bit of a bargain.

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

So... What hapens with Deangelo now?

The Russian bias once the ruin him.

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

Imo he was the worst player in the league last year

He will probably end up winning 3 cups like Roszival.

I'm not sure our fans can identify themselves in the mirror.

 

[n8]

there is no need to be afraid

ALL GLORY TO HYPNO-DOGE
OF COURZ TROOBA, HERR IZ $8 MILYON DOULLARS FOR YOUZ TO HAZ

 

[IamNotADancer]

Notice how the main board hate is seeping back. Every little decision by the Rangers, every signing, every mention of anything Rangers related has been drawing out lots of Joisy, Pens and Flyers fans forcing them to fall back into their little "player x is overrated spiel".

Before Rangers lucked into the 2OA there was lots of "praise" for the rebuild and rival fans have mostly been silent... but now...

I'd like to think it's jealousy and fear.

I'm cool with it