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San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / September 2
What Nurse and Trouba Can and Can’t Fix for the Sharks
When the San Jose Sharks set out to repair the worst defense in the Western Conference this summer, they did it in the most expensive way possible. Mike Grier traded for Darnell Nurse and his $9.25 million cap hit, signed Jacob Trouba to a four-year, $34 million deal, and added Michael Kesselring as a cheaper reclamation project.
NHL News / Yardbarker / August 27
Six potential trade destinations for Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck
Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck made his trade request official on Thursday afternoon, and going public with it certainly puts pressure on the team to get something done sooner rather than later.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 4
Which contract signed this summer is most likely to age poorly?
Teams are always optimistic when they sign their free-agent target in early July. After all, if they weren’t, they wouldn’t sign the player. But history
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 30
Did The Sharks Dramatically Overpay Jacob Trouba?
When defenseman Jacob Trouba hit free agency on July 1st, many expected him to receive a multi-year deal, including AFP Analytics, which projected a four-year deal worth $25.6MM ($6.4MM annually).
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / July 24
The captain’s ‘C’ matters, as shown by the Rangers current captain situation 
The debate about whether the captain’s ‘C’ still matters in the NHL is an interesting one. Julian McKenzie at The Athletic dove into this, and it’s a fascinating read.
NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / July 23
Ex-Rangers captain Trouba’s contract among NHL’s worst, per The Athletic
The New York Rangers traded their captain, defenseman Jacob Trouba, to the Anaheim Ducks in December 2024 to get the last 1 1/2 seasons of his seven-year, $56 million contract off the books.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 2
Grading Jacob Trouba’s controversial $33 million contract with Sharks amid NHL Free Agency
The San Jose Sharks made one of the biggest moves on the first day of NHL Free Agency. The Sharks signed Jacob Trouba to a four-year deal with an AAV of $8.25 million.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 2
3 Worst Signings From Day 1 of NHL Free Agency
Day one of the 2026 NHL Free Agent period has come and gone. The free agent class wasn’t looked upon fondly leading up to July 1st, and some big names, like John Carlson, received big-time money.
Anaheim Ducks News / EasySportz / July 2
Jacob Trouba is Going to Put the Analytics Bros to Shame
The San Jose Sharks make a major statement by signing veteran defenseman Jacob Trouba to a reported four-year, $33 million contract with an $8.25 million average annual value.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 3
Five worst signings from first day of 2026 NHL free agency
Some teams aren't off to a great start in free agency.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
NHL News / Field Level Media / July 1
Sharks sign D Jacob Trouba, G Eric Comrie
The San Jose Sharks signed defenseman Jacob Trouba on Wednesday to a four-year, $33 million contract. The Sharks also signed goaltender Eric Comrie to a two-year, $2.3 million deal.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1
Sharks sign Jacob Trouba to four-year contract
The San Jose Sharks announced that they’ve signed defenseman Jacob Trouba to a four-year contract with an $8.25 million cap hit. Trouba was an unrestricted free agent after the conclusion of his seven-year contract with an $8 million cap hit.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1
Jacob Trouba Signs Four-Year Deal With San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks have made another significant addition to their blue line, signing veteran defenseman Jacob Trouba to a four-year contract worth $8.25 million annually, according to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman.
Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 29
Ducks rumors: Jacob Trouba ‘likely’ headed to market on July 1
A surprising third-place finish in the Pacific Division led to the Anaheim Ducks’ first playoff appearance since the 2017-18 campaign. The Ducks’ young core, put together mostly by GM Pat Verbeek, has started to coalesce into a playoff roster.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27
Winners, losers from the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft
The first round of the 2026 NHL Draft is in the books. From major trades to compelling picks, let's take a look at the winners and losers from the night.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25
With Alex Tuch off the market, who will be the best player to reach NHL free agency?
At this rate, will any good players reach NHL free agency? The question may seem hyperbolic, but the general consensus is that this is a weak free agent class.
Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 1
Best Jacob Trouba destinations if he leaves Ducks in 2026 NHL Free Agency
The Anaheim Ducks traded for Jacob Trouba during the 2024-25 NHL season. It was a move that a lot of fans hated at the time, for various reasons. However, it certainly worked out, as the Ducks returned to the postseason in 2026.
Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 16
No Progress In Extension Talks Between Anaheim Ducks, Jacob Trouba
A little over a year ago, the Anaheim Ducks acquired defenseman Jacob Trouba from the New York Rangers in what appeared at the time as a salary dump for the latter.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 14
Jacob Trouba Reflects on Rangers Split Ahead of New York Return
Jacob Trouba’s New York Rangers career came to an ugly ending just over a year ago today. After five seasons with the Blueshirts – two of which as captain – the veteran defenseman was involved in a plethora of trade rumors throughout the 2024 offseason, though he was unwilling to waive his no-trade clause to help facilitate a deal.
Video Games News / Daily Faceoff / August 13, 2025
X-Factor, goaltending changes among notable updates for EA Sports NHL 26
The hype surrounding the latest edition of EA Sports NHL continues to grow with massive enhancements across the board. Gamers have been clamoring for changes to be made to the series for years, with each year bringing both criticism and praise.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 28, 2025
‘The page has already been turned.’ Facing Rangers for first time, Trouba embracing life as a Duck
Over the past three months, life has been very different for the former New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba. Friday night, he will face his former team for the first time since being traded from the Rangers to the Anaheim Ducks on Dec.
NHL News / Athlon Sports / December 11, 2024
Larry Brooks Comments On Rangers’ Decision to Trade Jacob Trouba
The New York Rangers finally found a taker for former team captain Jacob Trouba and completed a trade with the Anaheim Ducks sending the defenseman to the West Coast.
NHL News / Habs Fanatics / December 9, 2024
Insider confirms Jacob Trouba trade to Montreal fell through for one specific reason
That explains the situation, and in the end, he was indeed traded to the Anaheim Ducks.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 9, 2024
What should be the next move for the Rangers after Trouba trade?
Following the big blockbuster move that sent former captain Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim Ducks last week, many are beginning to wonder what might be next for the New York Rangers.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 7, 2024
Watch: Insider shocks Trouba with news that Red Wings had trade interest
The Detroit Red Wings’ potential pursuit of New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba sparked intrigue during a recent ESPN segment.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 7, 2024
Ducks' Jacob Trouba slams Rangers on his way out the door
Jacob Trouba is happy to be in his new home in Anaheim, but the former Blueshirts captain can’t say the same about how his exit was handled by the Rangers.
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