As the conversation about Rangers captain is largely between Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad, I’d like to insert dark horse Jacob Trouba into the mix. He’s not the guy you turn to immediately, as he’s not the longest tenured or even the “most fun” guy you see out there. But it’s clear the Rangers players and coaches see something in him.
The case for Trouba
Trouba was given an ‘A’ upon arrival in New York. It’s rare the Rangers give a letter to someone before they even spend a year with the team.