NEW YORK – The New York Rangers Have named defenseman Jacob Trouba captain.
Rangers president and general manger Chris Drury The selection was announced in a Tuesday morning news release. A news conference was held with Drury, Trouba, and coach Gerard Gallant at Greenburgh’s practice facility in Greenburgh in the afternoon.
Trouba was a Winnipeg first-round pick in 2012’s draft. He was acquired by the Jets from Trouba on June 17, 2019. In 189 games, Trouba has recorded 20 goals and 58 assists over his three seasons with Rangers.
Drury stated, “Anyone who’s been around our team over the last few years I believe understands the impact Jacob’s had on our team, day in and day out, on ice or off ice. Game days or practice days.” He’s a fantastic leader, and we believe he will be a great Rangers captain in the years ahead.
The 28-year old, who was an alternate captain for the past two seasons is the 28th franchise captain and the first since. Ryan McDonagh It was traded in 2018.
Drury stated that “it was just the right moment.” “Jake had been doing the job for at most a few seasons, so we felt it was appropriate. Now’s the time and we’re excited about the ‘C.’ on him.”
Trouba is currently the NHL’s captain. Jared Spurgeon (Minnesota). Roman Josi (Nashville). He is the 12th member of the defense team to be a franchise captain.
Trouba said, “I believe and trust in this group and our group of players and I’m just truly grateful for the opportunity to lead this team.”
Six alternate captains were available to the Rangers in the last season under Gallant. Barclay Goodrow, Chris Kreider, Artemi Panarin, Ryan Strome, Mika Zibanejad Trouba. Anaheim signed Strome, who was a free agent after last season.
Trouba stated that there was a core group of leaders who would discuss any issue or want to talk to anyone. They would then call a meeting to discuss the matter and decide how to resolve it. This will need to be maintained going forward. All of our leaders have different strengths, qualities, and relationships with other people. We all use each other to get through every situation.
In 81 games, Trouba had a career high of 11 goals, 28 assists, plus a career best plus-minus rating, which was plus-25. Trouba, who had 177 blocked shots in the NHL, was the second-most and only player in the league to record more than 175 and 200 hits. Over the Rangers’ 20-game run to the Eastern Conference Finals, Trouba had a goal as well as four assists.
He has scored 62 goals and assisted with 195 assists over his nine-year career with the Jets/Rangers.