Trouba has earned a reputation as one of the NHL's most intimidating and hard-hitting defensemen, securing a lucrative four-year contract worth $33 million ($8.25M AAV) with the San Jose Sharks. The 32-year-old Trouba remains in the Pacific Division after spending the 2025-26 season with the Anaheim Ducks, recording 35 points (10G / 25A) and 143 hits in 81 games.
Trouba is a surprise addition to the Ducks' lineup on Thursday as they get set to face the Kings. The 31-year-old Trouba is averaging 20:42 time-on-ice, recording eight points (1G / 7A), 42 penalty minutes, 133 blocks, and 117 hits in 49 games with the Ducks this season.
Trouba did not skate on Monday morning and will likely miss a second consecutive game on Monday when the Ducks host the Edmonton Oilers. The 31-year-old Trouba is averaging 20:42 time-on-ice, recording eight points (1G / 7A), 42 penalty minutes, 133 blocks, and 117 hits in 49 games with the Ducks this season.
Trouba was acquired by the Ducks in a trade from the New York Rangers last week in exchange for Urho Vaakanainen and a 2025 fourth-round pick. The 30-year-old Trouba was the captain of the Rangers, averaging 20:00 time-on-ice, and recording six points (0G / 6A), 68 blocks, and 39 hits in 24 games.
Trade talks have surrounded Trouba since the offseason and a deal has finally landed, sending him to the Anaheim Ducks. The 30-year-old Trouba was the captain of the Rangers, averaging 20:00 time-on-ice, and recording six points (0G / 6A), 68 blocks, and 39 hits in 24 games. Trouba will have one year remaining in his contract after the conclusion of the 2024-25 season.
The Rangers have been off since Monday and do not play again until Saturday, but Trouba is now expected to miss 2-3 weeks as he deals with a lower-body injury. In his last three games, Trouba has two points (0G / 2A), nine shots, and eight hits.
The Rangers have been off since Monday and do not play again until Saturday, so Trouba is hopeful that will be enough time to recover from his upper-body ailment that has him considered day-to-day. In his last three games, Trouba has two points (0G / 2A), nine shots, and eight hits.
Trouba will return to action on Wednesday after serving a two-game suspension. The veteran blueliner has been a multi-category force for the Rangers this season, highlighted by two points (0G / 2A), 11 shots, and nine hits in his last four games. Zac Jones will be a healthy scratch, allowing Trouba to re-enter the lineup.
Trouba did not participate in practice on Tuesday or Wednesday as he was expecting the birth of his child but will play on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues. The 29-year-old Trouba has been an effective producer for the Rangers lately, scoring three points (1G / 2A), registering 19 hits, and 18 shots in his last five games.
Trouba did not participate in practice on Tuesday or Wednesday due to personal reasons but will likely play on the Rangers' upcoming two-game road trip. The 29-year-old Trouba has been an effective producer for the Rangers lately, scoring three points (1G / 2A), registering 19 hits, and 18 shots in his last five games.
Trouba suffered the injury after he appeared to take an inadvertent elbow to head from Tom Wilson as the former drove toward the Rangers' net. We should expect to receive an update on Trouba's injury and a possible timeline to his return in the coming days. The Rangers' captain has two goals and eleven assists in 32 games this season.
Trouba scratched on Wednesday but was back on the ice for Friday's morning skate and is expected to play on Friday. Trouba has picked up 15 points (3G / 12A) in 27 his last 27 games.
