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Jets’ Trouba awarded $5.5 million by arbitrator

By Nikki Jhutti Global News

Posted July 22, 2018 3:25 pm

Updated July 22, 2018 3:33 pm

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Winnipeg Jets' Jacob Trouba (8) is seen in action during second period NHL hockey action against the Toronto Maple Leafs, in Toronto on Saturday, March 31, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS / Chris Young

Winnipeg Jets defenceman Jacob Trouba has been awarded a one year, $5.5 million dollar contract by an arbitrator.

Trouba and the Jets began the arbitration hearing process Friday morning in Toronto.

The Jets went in looking for a $4 million dollar contract, while Trouba filed at $7 million.

#NHLJets fans, the arbitrator has awarded Jacob Trouba a salary of $5.5 million for the 2018-19 season. pic.twitter.com/o0XLBLbYOG
— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) July 22, 2018

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The arbitrator deciding instead to split it down the middle.

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The Jets have 48 hours to decide if they will accept the arbitrator’s decision.

If the team declines, Trouba becomes an unrestricted free agent for the 2018-19 season.

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