announced on Thursday that the 26-year-old had retire

A picture hangs in Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoffs office capturing the moment he drafted Jacob Trouba. Four years later, it looked like Troubas time in Winnipeg might be over.Trouba asked for a trade and sat out the first 13 games of the season, but on Monday the defenseman agreed to terms on a $6 million, two-year contract that ended the months-long stalemate. The restricted free agent will count $3 million against the salary cap for the remainder of this season and next, a bargain even on a short-term deal.No matter the value, getting something done before the Dec. 1 deadline for Trouba to play this season was a crucial step for the Jets.Id be lying if I had said if it certainly wasnt a trying and difficult time from my perspective because Jacob means a great deal to our organization, Cheveldayoff said on a conference call. Were very excited about this announcement and moving forward, putting whatever happened or was said or done behind us.The right-handed-shooting Trouba asked for a trade because he wanted to play top-pairing minutes on the right side. The Jets have All-Star right-shot defenseman Dustin Byfuglien signed through 2021, which blocks Troubas path.It wasnt immediately clear if Trouba softened his stance about his role, but Cheveldayoff said this deal wasnt made to immediately turn around and trade him.Hes certainly signed to play for the Winnipeg Jets, Cheveldayoff said.Trouba will make a pro-rated $2.5 million this season and $3.5 million in 2017-18. Cheveldayoff said the 22-year-old could join the team as soon as Tuesday, but thats pending immigration paperwork.In 211 NHL games, Trouba has 23 goals and 49 assists for 72 points. Hes eligible to sign a contract extension July 1, though Cheveldayoff wasnt ready to talk about whether hell talk about a long-term deal with Trouba this summer.The inks just drying on this contract here, so lets let everything play itself out as it goes, Cheveldayoff said. Obviously theres lots of different options that are available from the contractual standpoint.The Rochester, Michigan, native was the ninth pick in the 2012 draft and is considered one of the better developing blue-line prospects in hockey. He averaged over 22 minutes a game last season and played for Team North America at the World Cup of Hockey in September.Cheveldayoff met with Trouba and agent Kurt Overhardt in Detroit last week and said negotiations were always professional. Cheveldayoff said Trouba never had a problem with playing in Winnipeg or for another Canadian team, despite reports suggesting that.The Jets had significant leverage because they owned his rights, but Troubas absence and an injury to defenseman Tyler Myers tested the teams depth.Those are big holes to fill, Cheveldayoff said. Getting Jacob back, once he rounds into form here, I think thatll certainly help us to continue to improve.---Follow Stephen Whyno on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SWhyno . Chaussure Puma En Solde . -- Charline Labonte couldnt have asked for a better homecoming. Puma Pas Cher France . Rob Manfred, baseballs chief operating officer, testified last week during the grievance filed by the players union to overturn Rodriguezs 211-game suspension. 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And then there was one.Tayte Pears AFL retirement on Thursday left skipper Jobe Watson as the last of 12 banned Bombers to declare his intentions once his doping suspension ends.Pears has chosen to pursue a career as a firefighter rather than attempt to continue his injury-plagued, 70-game AFL career.The club announced on Thursday that the 26-year-old had retired after being placed on the order of merit for the Metropolitan Fire Brigade.The challenges of the last few years have inhibited my ability to undertake the demands of AFL football and I feel it is the right time for me to move on with the next stage of life in the best interests of my future, Pears said via a club statement.I really appreciate all the support I have received from my teammates, the members and supporters and wish everyone at Esssendon all the best for the future.ddddddddddddPears was one of 34 past and present Essendon players handed doping suspensions by ASADA for their part in the clubs ill-fated 2012 supplements program.Of the 12 who were still at the club when the bans were enforced, Cale Hooker, Dyson Heppell, Michael Hurley, Travis Colyer, David Myers, Brent Stanton, Ben Howlett, Heath Hocking and Tom Bellchambers have all re-committed to the Bombers.Michael Hibberd has requested a trade, likely to Melbourne, while 31-year-old Watson is mulling retirement.Coach John Worsfold said on Wednesday that he expects to meet with Watson in the next week or so to determine the club captains future. 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