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Jacob Trouba Wants To Have "A Big Impact This Year"

09/16/2014 at 8:50am EDT

from Paul Friesen of the Winnipeg Sun,

As big a splash as Trouba made starting as a 19-year-old straight out of college, the Rochester, Michigan, product wants more of a role in Year 2.

“As big as I can get it,” a grinning Trouba said, Monday, after a pre-training camp skate at the Iceplex. “I want to play on the power play this year, for sure. That’s something you’ve got to earn. Playing in big spots is something I want to do. That again is something that’s earned, from your teammates and your coaches.”

Trouba says he’ll be searching for consistency this year. Playing a full season, too.

Injuries, including a scary neck injury, limited him to 65 games as a rookie. He still managed 10 goals and 29 points.

“That’s something I really want to focus on, is showing up every night and being the best I can,” he said. “Taking another step on this team to become more of a significant player and play in different spots... I want to have a big impact this year.”

The Jets hope head coach Paul Maurice can help

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