Despite Jacob Trouba having just been traded by the Rangers to the Ducks, several NHL insiders are in agreement that he could again be moved back to the East. It's been a wild past week or so for both the New York Rangers and their now-former captain, <a href='https://www.nhl.com/ducks/player/jacob-trouba-8476885' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Jacob Trouba</a>. After essentially being pushed towards a deal, Jacob <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/new-york-rangers/the-new-york-rangers-have-just-traded-their-captain-jacob-trouba' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Trouba finally signed off on the idea to head west, joining the Anaheim Ducks</a> in the process. Reports indicated that <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl/news/jacob-trouba-speaks-out-and-reveals-he-felt-threatened-by-the-new-york-rangers-to-waive-his-no-trade-clause' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Trouba first blocked a trade to the Columbus Blue Jackets</a>, a division rival, before accepting the move to Anaheim. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/SNYRangers/status/1865198472586015031'> </a></blockquote></div> But Luke Fox of Sportsnet has floated a surprising wrinkle: Ducks GM Pat Verbeek might retain salary on Trouba and flip him back to an Eastern Conference team later this season. Could Ducks GM Pat Verbeek eat some of Trouba's salary and flip him to a contender? Perhaps send him back to the East, closer to his wife's hospital residency, for the final year-and-a-half of the defenceman's contract? - Luke Fox Adding to the speculation, 'The Hockey News' has suggested that if Trouba isn't dealt during the season, he could be dealt over the summer. We believe Trouba shouldn't get all that comfortable in Anaheim, because another trade may be in Trouba's future - either by or before this season's March 7 trade deadline, or in the off-season. - Adam Proteau With Anaheim having ample salary cap space, retaining some of Trouba's contract to secure an additional asset could be a wise move. Given the Ducks are in a rebuild and won't be contending for the Stanley Cup anytime soon, it's possible Trouba may also be willing to waive his no-trade clause a second time, especially if it puts him closer to where his partner works. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/zjlaing/status/1865195980414685564'> </a></blockquote></div> Of course, trading Trouba would be a win-win for Anaheim, as they'd get a great return for a player many contenders would covet to strengthen their blue line. Expect plenty of interest in Trouba as the season unfolds.