Ducks Acquire Jacob Trouba in Trade

The Anaheim Ducks have acquired defenseman Jacob Trouba from the New York Rangers in a significant trade, sending defenseman Urho Vaakanainen and a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft to New York. Trouba, a veteran with 772 NHL games and a strong leadership presence, has struggled this season, leading to his trade as the Rangers seek to reshape their roster amid a poor performance streak. The Rangers will benefit from increased salary cap flexibility, as they will save $6.9 million in cap space with Trouba's $8 million salary off the books. Trouba's leadership was acknowledged with the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award last season, but his performance had declined, prompting the Rangers to move on. Vaakanainen, while not a prolific scorer, is seen as a potential depth addition for the Rangers, who are looking to improve their defensive capabilities. This trade marks a pivotal moment for both teams, with the Ducks hoping to leverage Trouba's experience to support their younger roster.