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They are already major pieces of the lineup and the kind of building blocks that seemingly give the Winnipeg Jets an impressive foundation going forward.
But the defence pairing of Jacob Trouba and Josh Morrissey has sprung a few leaks early this season.
Trouba, 23, and Morrissey, 22, are routinely being given the toughest matchups by coach Paul Maurice, including playing against opponents’ top line. Trouba, at minus-seven, and Morrissey, at minus-five, currently have the two worst plus-minus ratings on the team.