Jan Levine: Jacob Trouba named 28th captain in Rangers history Made officially official Tuesday morning

At least we can all move on, fans have been waiting years for a new captain. Let’s get to hockey now

- jimbro83

Classy.

The promo video looks like an ad for selling more jerseys: "Look how we attach the "C"!

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It feels wrong that it’s not krieder

It feels wrong that it’s not krieder
- picklerick

Yea. But if it was going to be him they would’ve done it years ago. One less piece of drama heading into the season

Yea. But if it was going to be him they would’ve done it years ago. One less piece of drama heading into the season
- nyrangers2

Yep exactly. Once they passed on Kreider when he signed his new deal don’t think it was ever happening

I agree feels wrong it's not Kreider, but glad that he won't have any added pressure I'm sure he'll be putting enough on himself to try and have a similar season to this one.

Also makes sense seeing as we've traded our last 2 Captains that someone who in a few years will be ripe for a trade gets named Captain.

- jimbro83

Nah

I agree feels wrong it's not Kreider, but glad that he won't have any added pressure I'm sure he'll be putting enough on himself to try and have a similar season to this one.

Also makes sense seeing as we've traded our last 2 Captains that someone who in a few years will be ripe for a trade gets named Captain.
- newenglandpuck

I think this is a pivotal point. Obviously, I don't know either of them personally, but I get the impression Kreider might be more susceptible to allowing perceived mental pressure affect his game. Trouba doesn't have to get on the scoreboard to put his stamp on a game. And while he seems destined for a trade, maybe they will decide his diminishing cap percentage is worth his leadership. Who knows?

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- SuperHenderson13

Exactly. Say what you want about that "hit." You guys are far from getting the short end of the stick as fans.

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- SuperHenderson13

do you just lurk in here waiting for someone to bring up the pens or trouba?

Someone complained about Trouba's penalties in the last blog.
I didn't feel quite the same, so I dug a little...
88 PIMS last season, which included 6 fighting majors. So, approx. 29 penalties in about 22:30 TOI per game. With 177 blocks and 207 hits. Oh, and 39 points. I have zero problem with any of that. The one stat I'd like to see him work on cleaning up is his 63 giveaways to 24 takeaways. But, he did often see the top opposition players and had almost a career high for d zone starts. Plus,... Igor.

do you just lurk in here waiting for someone to bring up the pens or trouba?
- picklerick

Dude, Jan is worth the read for fans of any team. I bet they read 4 or 5 blogs for every team they post.

Exactly. Say what you want about that "hit." You guys are far from getting the short end of the stick as fans.
- Tonybere

We've had decades of generational talent. The chances of two top 5 players all time spending their whole careers with a smaller market expansion team are pretty insane. So yes, no doubt we've been lucky.

We can b!tch about Mario's poor health/illnesses and Crosby's concussion history, that can be true while being grateful for the ride we've had.

do you just lurk in here waiting for someone to bring up the pens or trouba?
- picklerick

Well no, I came here because 1) I enjoy reading Jan's blogs 2) I was curious what you guys thought of the decision. I personally was pretty surprised they went with Trouba.

Someone posted a gif and I playfully posted another one. I really wouldnt read too much into it.

Well no, I came here because 1) I enjoy reading Jan's blogs 2) I was curious what you guys thought of the decision. I personally was pretty surprised they went with Trouba.

Someone posted a gif and I playfully posted another one. I really wouldnt read too much into it.
- SuperHenderson13

fair enough

Well no, I came here because 1) I enjoy reading Jan's blogs 2) I was curious what you guys thought of the decision. I personally was pretty surprised they went with Trouba.

Someone posted a gif and I playfully posted another one. I really wouldnt read too much into it.
- SuperHenderson13

Then you needed to add that sarcasm emoji as it was not clear that was your intent

haha, Panarin funny in that video

Classy.
- MattStrat

he's still alive isnt he?

I think this is a pivotal point. Obviously, I don't know either of them personally, but I get the impression Kreider might be more susceptible to allowing perceived mental pressure affect his game. Trouba doesn't have to get on the scoreboard to put his stamp on a game. And while he seems destined for a trade, maybe they will decide his diminishing cap percentage is worth his leadership. Who knows?
- Tonybere

Once the Rangers win the Cup within the next 2-3 years nobody will care if we trade him or not.

We've had decades of generational talent. The chances of two top 5 players all time spending their whole careers with a smaller market expansion team are pretty insane. So yes, no doubt we've been lucky.

We can b!tch about Mario's poor health/illnesses and Crosby's concussion history, that can be true while being grateful for the ride we've had.
- SuperHenderson13

Im not so sure about Sid on the top 5 list

Gretsky
Orr
Mario
Lidstrom

A lot of debate about that last spot

Love Troubs so happy about that.

Im not so sure about Sid on the top 5 list

Gretsky
Orr
Mario
Lidstrom

A lot of debate about that last spot

Love Troubs so happy about that.
- Greschnergy#4

As much as I love Lidstrom, Im not sure he makes the top 5 all time.

As much as I love Lidstrom, Im not sure he makes the top 5 all time.
- aecliptic

fixed

Im not so sure about Sid on the top 5 list

Gretsky
Orr
Mario

A lot of debate about those last two spots

Love Troubs so happy about that.
- Greschnergy#4