Oct 3, 2019; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) celebrates scoring a goal during the second period against the Winnipeg Jets at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Jacob Trouba brought physicality and heart to the New York Rangers blue line.
We continue our series of New York Rangers report cards. We’ll look back at last season and provide some expectations for the coming season.
Jacob Trouba: Grade B
When Jacob Trouba was acquired in June 2019 from the Winnipeg Jets for Neal Pionk and a first-round pick in that summer’s Entry Draft, the Rangers almost immediately signed the pending restricted free agent to a seven-year deal worth $56 million, one that includes a full no-movement clause through the 2023-24 season and modified NMC in each of the contract’s final two seasons.