Name: Rangers Interesting Defender Should Build Off Solid Year
Uploaded: 2025-09-19T01:24:46Z
Duration: 2 min 18 s
Description: During this past season, the New York Rangers acquired defenseman Urho Vaakanainen and a 2025 fourth-round pick from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for their former captain, Jacob Trouba. While moving out Trouba’s $8 million salary was the main takeaway from this trade for the Rangers, Vaakanainen still proved to be a solid addition to New York’s roster following the move.

The Hockey News - New York Rangers

Fri, September 19, 2025 at 1:24 AM UTC

During this past season, the New York Rangers acquired defenseman Urho Vaakanainen and a 2025 fourth-round pick from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for their former captain, Jacob Trouba. While moving out Trouba’s $8 million salary was the main takeaway from this trade for the Rangers, Vaakanainen still proved to be a solid addition to New York’s roster following the move.