iirc the only reason Trouba wants to leave is because he hasnt had a chance to play on the right side and he is right handed. I believe they offered him first pairing minutes but on the left alongside Byfuglien. They will want a LHD as TheoFleury mentioned above.
The Lindholm deal doesnt make sense either. Lindholm is better than Trouba right now imo. Also the problem Anaheim has is signing Hamphus so getting Trouba wouldnt solve their problem. They need to someow move a contract or 2. Fowler, Bieksa etc.
I wouldnt give up Hamilton for Trouba. I've been a big fan of Trouba since watching him on Gaudreau's WJC team. Hamilton is better right now but I think they have similar ceilings. I dont see the benefit of making a trade like that for us + WPG needs a LHD.
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