Jacob Trouba will be held out of the Rangers’ matchup with the Penguins on Friday night for purposes of “roster management,” The Post has learned.

The decision appears to be a prelude for a trade for the Rangers captain.

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<figcaption>Jacob Trouba on the ice against the Canadiens. <span class="credit">JASON SZENES FOR THE NEW YORK POST</span></figcaption>

As a result, Victor Mancini has been recalled from AHL Hartford to replace Trouba in the Blueshirts’ lineup.&nbsp;

<em>More to come on this developing story…</em>

Jacob Trouba will be held out of the Rangers’ matchup with the Penguins Friday night for purposes of “roster management,” The Post has learned.{ai:summary}<p>Jacob Trouba will not play in the Rangers' game against the Penguins due to "roster management," suggesting a potential trade for the captain. Victor Mancini has been called up from AHL Hartford to take his place in the lineup. </p><p>#sports</p>

Rangers sit Jacob Trouba in likely end to defenseman’s New York tenure

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