Rangers captain's wife's medical career playing vital role in trade talks: report

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The New York Rangers seem like they are trying to move on from their captain after a poor showing in the playoffs (albeit with a broken ankle), but there is a major hurdle.

Jacob Trouba began donning the "C" on his sweater ahead of the 2022-23 season, but with two years and $16 million left on his deal in a crummy cap situation, he's a trade candidate for the Blueshirts.

When the hard-hitting defenseman signed with the Rangers in 2019 (after being traded to them by the Winnipeg Jets), along with it came a five-year full no-movement clause. That was written in the contract so Trouba could stay in the city as his wife, Dr. Kelly Tyson-Trouba, could complete a three-year residency at a local hospital.

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Jacob Trouba #8 of the New York Rangers skates during warmups prior to the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Madison Square Garden on April 13, 2023 in New York City. (Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images)

The residency was originally supposed to end this year, but the first year was deferred, meaning it will now be completed on July 1 of next year instead.

Trouba's full no-movement clause is up, but he is able to veto trades to 15 teams. However, the New York Post reported that several teams that would normally be high on acquiring Trouba right now are likely to wait one more year.

The Post also noted that, despite there being 16 teams that Trouba cannot decline a trade to, "there is no guarantee that [he] would accept a trade even to a club on his approved list if that means leaving his wife" and newborn son behind.

Jacob Trouba #8 of the New York Rangers is seen during the first