Jacob Trouba Will Reportedly Not Practice For Roster Management Reasons

Jacob Trouba will reportedly not be skating with the New York Rangers on Friday morning at practice for what is listed as roster management reasons.

This likely means that there is a trade in the works or Trouba could also possibly be waived.

Victor Mancini is expected to be recalled from the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League to replace Trouba.

The Rangers captain has been the subject of constant trade rumors since the summer and it only continued as New York began to struggle this season.

Rangers general manager Chris Drury sent a memo to the rest of the NHL almost two weeks ago stating that he was looking to make moves to shake up his roster with Trouba’s name being pinpointed specifically.

Through 24 games, the 30-year-old defenseman has recorded six assists and six points while averaging 20:00 minutes per game.