Jacob Trouba has officially moved on after being traded from the New York Rangers to the Anaheim Ducks. The veteran defenseman faced a tumultuous exit from New York, where trade discussions became public and escalated quickly. Rangers GM Chris Drury had indicated he was open to trading Trouba, and the situation intensified when the team threatened to place him on waivers unless he waived his no-trade clause.
Reflecting on his departure, Trouba stated he would deal with the emotional aftermath later, emphasizing that he holds no regrets about the situation. Now with the Ducks, Trouba is adapting to a new role, having lost his captaincy. He acknowledges the importance of building relationships with his new teammates, which is crucial for effective leadership.
In his first 11 games with Anaheim, Trouba has contributed one assist while averaging over 20 minutes of ice time per game, indicating he is settling into his new environment and responsibilities.