Jacob Trouba's trade request doesn't sit well with Winnipeg Jets teammate Mathieu Perreault.

"This guy plays big minutes, 22 minutes, and he's gonna complain some sort of way about his ice time?" Perreault told Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press. "How much more does he want?"

Trouba, 22, is a restricted free agent, and has stated he's looking for more playing time. The right-handed defenseman plays behind Winnipeg's Dustin Byfuglien and Tyler Myers.

Perreault said the situation won't be a distraction in the dressing room as the team gears up for the regular season, after Trouba stated he won't attend camp and instead continue training in his home state of Michigan while he awaits a trade.

"I think for (Trouba's) case, you know, it might be even worse not to come play," Perreault said. "If we start the year and it goes well, then, you know, it feels like we don't even need you."

In a statement Saturday, Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff said: "As an unsigned player, we cannot compel Jacob to report to training camp at this time. However, we will continue to work diligently to resolve this matter. We will have no further comment on this matter until such time as it is resolved."

Drafted ninth overall by Winnipeg in 2012, Trouba has spent the past three seasons with the Jets, tallying 23 goals and 49 assists through 211 games.

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News that Jacob Trouba wants out of Winnipeg broke Saturday, and while there's no telling how quickly a deal will come together, there's no limit on the list of potential landing spots for the rising star.

Related: Jacob Trouba's agent says he's requested trade from Jets

The 22-year-old defenseman was drafted ninth overall just four years ago, but the right-handed shooter is stuck behind the Jets' Dustin Byfuglien and Tyler Myers, and believes he'll have better opportunities to further his career elsewhere.

Here are three teams that could offer him that opportunity:

Toronto Maple Leafs

If you've kept your eyes on the World Cup, you know how much Canada coach and Toronto Maple Leafs bench boss Mike Babcock likes his defensive pairings to have both a left- and right-handed shot.

While the Leafs boast Morgan Rielly on the left side, the best option on the right appears to be Nikita Zaitsev. The former KHLer has had a strong North American debut at the World Cup, but remains an unknown quantity at the NHL level. It's no doubt an area in need of improvement for the Leafs.

What they can offer Winnipeg is the question. The Jets could ask for a first-round pick - a tall order for a Toronto team still in the early stages of a rebuild. That move could be a repeat of the deal that brought Phil Kessel to Toronto but saw second overall pick Tyler Seguin head to Boston.

Boston Bruins

The Boston Bruins' weakness is their blue line, and captain Zdeno Chara isn't getting any younger.

Chara has two years remaining on his contract, and the left-handed shot could pair with Trouba. With the 39-year-old in his hockey twilight, it would represent a changing of the guard in Boston, with Trouba taking ownership of the Bruins' top pairing once Chara moves on.

The addition would bolster the Boston lineup and likely extend the team's competitive window, as it slowly infuses young pros like David Pastrnak, Ryan Spooner, and a crop of rookies.

Arizona Coyotes

It's no secret that the Arizona Coyotes desire a top-pairing defenseman to partner with Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and Trouba's name has been connected to the team as recently as the draft. TSN's Bob McKenzie confirmed the reports on Saturday:

Trouba would get his top-pairing opportunity with the Coyotes, who currently have Connor Murphy and Michael Stone filling the top two slots on the right.

The Coyotes have the pieces to pull off such a trade, but may need to empty part of their prospect cupboard to facilitate a deal. The lone western conference team on this list, Arizona may have to pay a premium to get the Jets to move Trouba within the conference.

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The sudden, tragic death of Miami Marlins ace Jose Fernandez sent shock waves through the sports world, and the nearest NHL team joined in the outpouring of condolences.

The Florida Panthers sent well-wishes to the Marlins and Fernandez's family in a statement Sunday morning:

The Florida Panthers players, staff, and entire organization extend their most sincere condolences to the family of Jose Fernandez and the Miami Marlins organization. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fernandez and Marlins families through this profoundly difficult time.

Panthers prospect Jayce Hawryluk followed suit on Twitter.

Several other players, including San Jose Sharks forward Logan Couture, offered their thoughts.

Fernandez was killed in a boating accident early Sunday morning. He was 24.

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theScore is previewing each team leading up to the 2016-17 season.

It's rare for a team to wave goodbye to both its No. 1 goalie and captain, yet assert that their core is still intact, but such is the case with the St. Louis Blues.

Brian Elliott was dealt to the Calgary Flames, while David Backes signed with the Boston Bruins. Troy Brouwer also left to join the Flames.

The Blues' biggest move to counter these departures was bringing back David Perron, who began his career in St. Louis. With young stars Colton Parayko and Robby Fabbri already making meaningful contributions to the club, the team should remain a contender with a wealth of talent still at their disposal.

Forwards

• While most forward spots appear to be spoken for, the Blues have invited Eric Nystrom, Yan Stastny, TJ Galiardi, and Chris Porter to camp on professional tryouts so places - especially in the bottom six - could be up for grabs.

• Prospect Ty Rattie should also compete for a roster spot.

Defense

• Much like the forwards, the three defensive pairings appear solid, but as we saw last season, Robert Bortuzzo dressed fairly regularly. PTO invitee Mike Weber could find himself fighting for an opening-day spot.

Goalies

• The team's trade of Brian Elliott to the Calgary Flames leaves Allen as the new boss between the pipes. Carter Hutton will provide a solid relief option.

NHL Depth Charts

ANA | ARI | BOS | BUF | CGY
CAR | CHI | COL | CBJ | DAL
DET | EDM | FLA | LAK | MIN
MTL | NSH | NJD | NYI | NYR
PHI | PIT | OTT | STL | SJ
TB | TOR | VAN | WSH | WPG

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Nikita Kucherov might not be without a contract for much longer.

Negotiations with the Tampa Bay Lightning should resume now that the star winger's World Cup commitment with Russia is over, general manager Steve Yzerman told reporters including Bryan Burns of the team's official website Sunday.

Russia was eliminated from the tournament Saturday night in a 5-3 semifinal loss to Canada, a game in which Kucherov led all skaters with eight shots on goal.

Yzerman said Sunday that the club can "push harder" to strike a deal with the restricted free agent now that the World Cup is in the rear-view mirror, according to Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times.

Related: Projecting Nikita Kucherov's next contract

Kucherov set new career-highs with 30 goals and 66 points last season after notching 28 goals and 64 points in 2014-15.

The Lightning have about $6.6 million in cap space entering the 2016-17 campaign.

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The reconstruction of the Ottawa Senators' blue line may still be a work in progress.

Senators general manager Pierre Dorion confirmed Sunday that the team is still considering options in unrestricted free agency, naming veteran defensemen Kris Russell and Dennis Seidenberg as possibilities.

Dorion did not indicate whether he would prefer to sign or invite either player to training camp on a professional tryout.

Russell, 29, split last season between the Calgary Flames and Dallas Stars, scoring 19 points in 62 games.

Seidenberg spent last season with the Boston Bruins before his contract was bought out in June. The 35-year-old is currently competing with Team Europe at the World Cup.

The Senators blue line saw a shakeup over the offseason, following the retirement of veteran blue-liner Chris Phillips. More recently, the team invited Matt Bartkowski to training camp on a PTO. Bartkowski, 28, spent last season with the Vancouver Canucks, scoring 18 points in 80 games.

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It's good news on the injury front for Ottawa Senators winger Mark Stone.

Stone, 24, who was recently diagnosed with a concussion, is expected to be ready and in the lineup when the regular season begins Oct. 12, general manager Pierre Dorion said Sunday.

The Senators begin the regular season on home ice against the rival Toronto Maple Leafs.

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Bill Foley had barely completed the purchase of his first hockey team before he began searching for his second.

Foley, owner of the NHL's expansion franchise in Las Vegas, is expected to move quickly on a minor-league affiliate, though it's not yet known if he's looking to buy or partner with another club.

There are currently 30 AHL clubs, meaning one team would need to double up once Las Vegas brings the NHL to 31 teams.

"It’s like building another team from scratch, only cheaper," Murray Craven, the team's senior vice-president, told Steve Carp of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. "We’re still trying to figure out what we want to do. The choices (for expansion) aren't that numerous."

Should Las Vegas look to purchase its own AHL franchise, Foley has previously expressed interest in placing a minor-league club in Reno, Nev., Fresno, Calif., or Salt Lake City, Utah.

The AHL has seen a western shift in recent years, with the NHL's western conference clubs moving their minor-league teams to the likes of San Diego, Calif. and Tucson, Ariz., among other locales. Foley's AHL club would likely compete in the same division.

While it's unknown where the club will call home, Craven was quick to rule out placing the team in the same city as its parent club, Las Vegas, stating, "I think we’d be better served having our affiliate elsewhere."

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