Dennis Schroder on trade rumors: “It is what it is”

You’ve heard it before. The “it’s a business” quip. And, as we’re all aware, when someone says that, they’re not remotely upset. Not even a little bit.

With Dennis Schröder, it’s actually quite hard to tell. He wears his shades at press conferences, speaks to reporters with a rich, steady timbre, and keeps it short and by the book. He even did so when asked about the idea that he has been appearing in trade rumors for some time.

“Whenever it happens, it happens,” he said. “It is what it is. It’s a business, but I like the guys, the organization. I love them. So, [at the] end of the day, when I go somewhere else, that’s how the business goes. But I love the guys here and if I’m staying here,…