After practice Tuesday, Trouba said: "For me, it's part of the game. I'm happy to be here. Love this group. Love playing here."

If the New York Rangers are serious about trading Jacob Trouba, the Edmonton Oilers should be the first and last team to express interest.

The 30-year-old defenseman has yet to speak to Blueshirts team president Chris Drury about being back on the trade block.

So, when asked about reports that surfaced Monday regarding how Rangers general manager Chris Drury is seeking to shake up the roster and is considering dealing Trouba and/or vete

Throughout the summer Jacob Trouba’s name was thrown around in trade rumors and now that speculation is beginning to creep back into the public spotlight. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the New York Rangers have made it very clear they are interested in making moves and shaking up their roster with Chris Kreider and Jacob Trouba’s names being indicated as potential options in a move.

It didn’t take long for Jacob Trouba to return to Amid a three-game losing streak and sluggish start to the season, Rangers president and general manager Chris Drury recently told all 31 other teams that a plethora of the team’s longest-tenured players are available for trade,