Jacob Trouba isn't going anywhere.
The Winnipeg Jets defenseman, who signed a two-year deal with the club Monday, said he's taken his trade request off the table.
Does Jacob Trouba still want to be traded? "No,I've committed to sign here. When I signed that piece of paper everything changed in my mind"
— Ken Wiebe (@WiebeSunSports) November 8, 2016
"I did what I thought was best for my future," Trouba added. "Things change over time. I want to be a hockey player and I'm truly honored to be here.
"I don't mean to sound rude or anything, but it's money. Whatever. That's not going to make or break my life. I feel good about taking a stand. I don't regret doing what I did. I feel it was the best thing for me to do at the time."
Trouba made the request prior to the start of the regular season, citing a desire to play on his natural right side as opposed to the left, where Paul Maurice had been deploying him in the past.
It appears as though Maurice is willing to meet him at least halfway in that regard.
#NHLJets HC Paul Maurice said he would consider playing Jacob Trouba on both the left and right sides. Could play as early as Thu vs Coyotes
— Ken Wiebe (@WiebeSunSports) November 8, 2016
While Trouba is committing to the Jets for the run of his current deal - which will carry him once again to restricted free agency - it remains to be seen whether the Jets will continue listening to offers for him, given the contentious relationship between team and player in recent months.
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