Rangers Trade Captain Trouba to Anaheim Ducks

The New York Rangers have traded captain Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for defenseman Urho Vaakanainen and a conditional 2025 fourth-round draft pick, as the Rangers aim to shake up their roster after recent struggles. Anaheim will assume the full $8 million annual salary of Trouba's contract, providing the Rangers with significant cap flexibility. Trouba, who was named Rangers captain for the 2022-23 season, waived his no-trade clause to facilitate the deal due to his reduced role and performance struggles this season. The trade ends a period of speculation about Trouba's future with the Rangers, who have been actively looking to move him since the off-season. This deal allows Anaheim to add a veteran presence to their young team while New York seeks to improve their playoff chances by restructuring their lineup. The Rangers have expressed gratitude for Trouba's leadership and contributions over his tenure with the team.