Winnipeg has basically lost 2 of their best defenseman from last season. Jacob Trouba wanted to play for the Rangers and refused to sign with the Jets facilitating a trade. Now they are in a legal battle with Dustin Byfuglien who has contemplated retirement. The Jets need help.
Staal to Winnipeg?
The issues in Winnipeg have been examined, and Jared Clinton of THN recently wrote this.
Winnipeg could scour the trade market for a mid-range defender earning upwards of $4-million per season and almost assuredly add him to the lineup without a corresponding move or ensuring that it’s a dollar-for-dollar swap.