Ducks, Trouba Stuck in Neutral on Extension Talks

The Ducks and Jacob Trouba are not exactly racing toward the finish line here. When extension talks stall, it usually means both sides are waiting to see who blinks first, and that kind of stare-down can linger well into the offseason. Anaheim has to balance term, dollars, and roster direction, while Trouba has every reason to make the team prove its commitment. The longer this drags on, the louder the speculation gets around what comes next.