RUMOR: Detroit Red Wings’ Steve Yzerman trying to trade for former All-Star defenseman

If there is one thing the Detroit Red Wings need dearly, it is a defenseman…or two.

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According to NHL Rumors, general manager Steve Yzerman and the Red Wings are “picking up their pursuit of Jacob Trouba.”

The Red Wings are really picking up their pursuit of Jacob Trouba… trying to find out what Detroit is offering up #LGRW

— NRD (@NHLRumorsDaily) May 31, 2019

Trouba, who is a 25-year-old defenseman, is a former NHL All-Star (2016-2017 season) who currently plays for the Winnipeg Jets.

This past season, Trouba scored eight goals and dished out 42 assists in 82 games with the Jets.