Barnaby
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“Hey Yzerman, did you want to trade for Troubs? He’s a phenomenal athlete that just doesn’t age! This long term 8M AAV contract will look great even when he’s 35!
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Trouba’s contract will be over before he turns 35. That’s part of the reason why I can live with the extra AAV. The extra 1.5 or 2 million is better than buying a guys age 35-38 seasons when it’s anyone’s guess how fast any player will age. Look no further than a Marc Staal or Dan Girardi.
Im also firmly in the camp that some Ranger fans underrate Trouba. I think he’ll be part of a legit shutdown pairing when he finally gets a solid partner. Libor Hajek and Brendan Smith ain’t it.
I also think some Ranger fans had unrealistic expectations. Paying Trouba like Pronger doesn’t make him Pronger. I think he’s a solid #2 or exceptional #3 defenseman.