Defenseman Jacob Trouba called out the New York Rangers for how they handled his eventual trade to the Anaheim Ducks on Friday, claiming months of public speculation impacted his ability to serve as the team's captain.
"I wasn't really thrilled with how it went down. In my opinion, things could have been handled better," he said. "It's unfortunate how it all happened. But it's a rite of passage to get fired from MSG."
Trouba, 30, was traded to the Ducks for defenseman Urho Vaakanainen and a conditional 2025 fourth-round pick.