December 6, 2024 | 2:30pm ET
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DUCKS ACQUIRE TROUBA FROM RANGERS

Jacob Trouba, defenceman

The Anaheim Ducks have acquired defenceman Jacob Trouba from the New York Rangers in exchange for defenceman Urho Vaakanainen and a 2025 fourth-round draft pick.

The Rangers are not retaining any of Trouba’s contract.

In 24 games with the Rangers this season, Trouba as registered six assists and 22 penalty minutes.

“I want to sincerely thank Jacob for his contributions to the Rangers and our community,” said Rangers GM Chris Drury. “Jacob has been an example on and off the ice for our organization and played a major role in our success over the last several years. Since coming to New York five years ago, and serving as Captain for the last three seasons, he has demonstrated grit, toughness, and tremendous leadership and we can’t thank Jacob enough for everything he has done for the Rangers.”

Vaakanainen, 25, has skated in five games for the Ducks this season, notching one assist. In 141 career NHL games with the Ducks and Boston Bruins, the Joensuu, Finland, native has registered one goal and 24 assists for 25 points.

Trouba played parts of six seasons for the Rangers and served as captain for three of them. In 364 games with the Blueshirts, he compiled 31 goals and 105 assists for 136 points. In addition, Trouba was named the 2024 recipient of the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award.