The New York Rangers have a big decision to make regarding defenseman Jacob Trouba. Trouba, who was acquired by the Rangers in a trade with the Winnipeg Jets in 2019, has struggled to live up to expectations in his time with the team.

There has been speculation that the Rangers could look to trade Trouba this offseason, as they look to shake up their roster in an effort to improve their chances of making a deep playoff run. Trouba has a hefty contract with a cap hit of $8 million per season, which could make him a difficult player to move. However, there are teams in the league that may be willing to take on his contract in exchange for the right package of players and draft picks.

Another option for the Rangers is to buy out Trouba’s contract. Buying out a player’s contract allows a team to free up cap space by paying a portion of the player’s remaining salary over a period of time. While buying out Trouba would come with some financial implications for the Rangers, it could be a necessary move in order to create flexibility for future roster moves.

Ultimately, the decision on what to do with Trouba will come down to what is best for the Rangers organization. If they believe that trading or buying out Trouba will help them improve their team and compete for a Stanley Cup, then they may choose to go that route. However, if they feel that Trouba still has potential and can contribute positively to the team, they may opt to keep him on the roster.

Regardless of what the Rangers decide to do with Trouba, it is clear that they have some tough decisions to make this offseason. The outcome of those decisions could have a significant impact on the team’s success in the upcoming season.