[Rumor] Matt Duchene to Winnipeg for Jacob Trouba

[Dobber]

Glean from this what you will:

Hockey sources indicated to CSN that Colorado is dangling Matt Duchene with the hopes of ultimately landing Trouba...That’s discouraging to the Bruins, who were perhaps hoping that a combination of Ryan Spooner/first-round pick/prospect -- or something like a David Krejci trade package -- would be enough to land a coveted young, top-pairing defenseman.

[Pit Bulls]

Duchene for Trouba makes a lot of sense.

Wpg has the cap space, and Duchene would be a nice replacement for Ladd or he could slot in as the #1C. He would also help their pp.

Col needs a future stud on D and Trouba could fill that slot. If Barrie leaves, even more reason to like this deal. I'd say it's a win/win for both.

[Axeman33]

I know Duchene is a highly coveted player but I dont understand why the Jets would need him. He's a center and they are already set down the middle with Little and Scheifele at 1/2.

[Moses]

I know Duchene is a highly coveted player but I dont understand why the Jets would need him. He's a center and they are already set down the middle with Little and Scheifele at 1/2.

Duchesne is better that Little and Winnipeg did not make the playoffs with the team they currently have.

[rataylor22]

Duchesne is better that Little and Winnipeg did not make the playoffs with the team they currently have.

It is really, really, REALLY not a hard name to spell. My god.

[Axeman33]

Duchesne is better that Little and Winnipeg did not make the playoffs with the team they currently have.

How so? Please elaborate.

So you are saying the Jets missed the playoffs because of Little? You don't have to answer that, I already know what you are going to say but to insinuate that was the reason why the Jets missed the playoffs is just silly.

Little is signed for two more years so unless the Jets plan on moving him out (obviously they arent moving Scheifele) this type of deal doesnt make sense.

[Bass56]

It is really, really, REALLY not a hard name to spell. My god.

Let us toss him back to where he came from for his spelling sin!

[Bass56]

How so? Please elaborate.

So you are saying the Jets missed the playoffs because of Little? You don't have to answer that, I already know what you are going to say but to insinuate that was the reason why the Jets missed the playoffs is just silly.

Little is signed for two more years so unless the Jets plan on moving him out (obviously they arent moving Scheifele) this type of deal doesnt make sense.

I don't think he was saying that Little IS the reason they didn't make it. He simply said that the team at hand was not good enough to make the playoffs. Adding another talented player to the mix can only help, no ? PS: both Little and DucheSne are able to play wing as they have showcased it in the past! I would still keep Little at centre though so I agree that there is no reason to bring in another centre unless he can be converted to a winger.

[Doug Glatt]

How so? Please elaborate.

So you are saying the Jets missed the playoffs because of Little? You don't have to answer that, I already know what you are going to say but to insinuate that was the reason why the Jets missed the playoffs is just silly.

Little is signed for two more years so unless the Jets plan on moving him out (obviously they arent moving Scheifele) this type of deal doesnt make sense.

It does make sense if they move Duchene to LW on the top line though. Duchene-Little-Wheeler would immediately be one of the better Line 1s in the league. Then you drop Ehlers-Schiefele-Laine in Line 2 and we are talking about a serious playoff contender. Kyle Connor would probably be earmarked for the AHL in this scenario.

[rtstr]

It is really, really, REALLY not a hard name to spell. My god.

Ugh I know, it's so stressful when people misspell names on online forums! Keep your head up and we can get through these grammar travesties together! Life is rough. My god.

Now if you'll excuse me--- I am going to go pay my bills, bend over for my boss, try to end this tiff with my lady, and figure out how to lose this beer gut. But only if I can find the time to get to that stuff... I've noticed A LOT of spelling errors online today.

[Goldendelicious]

IF this were an avanue the Jets explored, it would be to move Duchene to the wing. Figure they draft Laine or Puljujarvi to fill you #2RW (Wheeler #1RW) and you have Ehlers on the left side and who else? Little or Scheifeler aren't going to move to the wing so Duchene can fill in a slot on the left side. Plus it never hurts a team to have multiple players who can take draws on a given line and Duchene is a very good man on the draws. Figure a nice compliment to Scheifele and Little where now you have guys to cover the draws on each strong side.

I'd really like this move for Winnipeg but one wonders if there is an additional piece to this puzzle. Does Winnipeg try to include a deadbeat contract like Stafford (who expires at the end of 2016/17) plus a pick or two to have Beauchemin added to the deal? Highly doubt Colorado would want to move Beauchemin but just looking at a bigger picture (and spitballing an idea).

[iwinthings]

Dushene is overrated anyways. I constantly come away impressed by his skill but absolutely frustrated by his selfishness with the puck. He must be an aggravating player to play with. Not convinced he's a good answer in Winnipeg.

[rtstr]

Dushene is overrated anyways. I constantly come away impressed by his skill but absolutely frustrated by his selfishness with the puck. He must be an aggravating player to play with. Not convinced he's a good answer in Winnipeg.

I've always questioned his hockey IQ. He can fly, but I've noticed some of those team deficiencies as well.

[Goldendelicious]

Dushene is overrated anyways. I constantly come away impressed by his skill but absolutely frustrated by his selfishness with the puck. He must be an aggravating player to play with. Not convinced he's a good answer in Winnipeg.

I've always questioned his hockey IQ. He can fly, but I've noticed some of those team deficiencies as well.

And that's why Team Canada has selected him for the World Cup and the most recent Olympics over a boatload of other very high end quality hockey players...

[Moses]

It is really, really, REALLY not a hard name to spell. My god.

"God" should be capitalized. But who really, really, REALLY wants to sit around reading people correct each other's spelling?

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How so? Please elaborate.

So you are saying the Jets missed the playoffs because of Little? You don't have to answer that, I already know what you are going to say but to insinuate that was the reason why the Jets missed the playoffs is just silly.

Little is signed for two more years so unless the Jets plan on moving him out (obviously they arent moving Scheifele) this type of deal doesnt make sense.

I see Winnipeg as a team that needs to get better, not deeper, to get over the hump. Little is a good hockey player. I would argue that a Duchene/Scheifele 1-2 combo is better than a Scheifele/Little 1-2 combo. You shouldn't not try to acquire a Duchene because you have a Little. Better yet a 1-2-3 combo of Duchene/Scheifele/Little is better than a 1-2-3 combo of Scheifele/Little/Lowry.