Confirmed with Link: [ANA/NYR] Jacob Trouba for Urho Vaakanainen and 2025 4th round pick

[Gliff]

Oh I think it’s kinda a situation where you sell high on dumo

And let helleson, lacombe and potentially luneau get time

Eh, I would rather keep him then get some 3rd rounder or something.

Obviously if they can sell really high and get a 1st or something then yes. i doubt it though.

 

[Leonardo87]

As if they weren't going to go after the youngsters with Johnston already in the lineup. Anyways, I mean to ask you as both a Ducks and Rags fan, how do you feel about this for both sides?

For me personally, I don't like it mainly because I feel like Verbeek should have asked for more at least. Also what does that do when you have to rotate 2 defensemen out on a nightly basis just to accommodate Trouba? Also an additional side effect, this deal might hamper Verbeek's ability to ship Fowler out assuming he already doesn't have a deal in the works.

Not to sound arrogant as that’s not my nature can ask those who personally know me here. But I am one of the few here who can make heads or tails of this trade. Since I watch both the Rangers and Ducks games.

Rangers have issues they had to make changes, Trouba was one of them but far from it. Feel this is a dominos effect to that will happen with them.

Getting to the trade, I would have preferred the Ducks taking on Kreider’s contract to be honest. We lack scoring. Trouba does nothing for that. The only thing I am hoping for is Trouba has motivation to prove himself, and not being under the microscope of NYC may also help, and will find his game and be a solid D bottom pairing for the Ducks. I am honestly coping right now. Rangers relieved themselves of an anchor contract, and it’s going to help them right their ship.

I’m losing a lot of faith in Verbeek and with the Rangers likely seeing their window closed sooner than later. Hockey is about to make me very bitter, and it was an escape from real life to enjoy myself yet I cannot even do that. I left last game early, after traveling 2k miles, when Zegras was injured. So you can imagine how I’m feeling now.

 

[terranraida]

honestly, it's fine. if we aren't going to be competing why not at least be entertaining

 

[Static]

Jacob Trouba is now an Anaheim Duck, What can he bring to them?

JFresh breaks down the trade of Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim ducks.

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[Deuce22]

Actually insane if that’s the plan lol

I think PV saw Fowler’s game back and said ya Imma take trouba, and I assume we’ll see a fowler trade shortly

What was different about Fowler Wednesday? Same guy.

 

[Masch78]

I do like the trade. Big, physical, a leader, just 1.5 years. While CAP is 8m, cash it is 6. Based on cash he is 1.5m cheaper than Cam this year and half a million next.

I do not see an overpayment either. We gave up literally nothing.

 

[Dirk316]

The Ducks Defense has been the easiest to play against in years. How can anyone be upset with this?

 

[Rybread86]

Well...he wants to be here, so that's a positive I guess?

They gave up virtually nothing to get him, but I don't think he's really that good anymore and the potential starting price point of an extension scares me (cuz it sounds like from Verbeek's comments, that's the direction they're looking to go).

As long as the extension isnt signed tomorrow, I think we'll be OK. Beeker did say he was HOPING Trouba could be here a while, didnt say he would be

 

[Smirnov2Chistov]

I actually applaud this deal.

Trouba is still a good top-4 defenseman and now being in a ‘small’ market may ,are him better.

ot it’s another RHD which we desperately need. The guy was a captain for christs sake

 

[Mr Rogers]

Nobody should be the least bit concerned about the finances of this. Solid move by Pat.

 

[FiveTacos]

I do like the trade. Big, physical, a leader, just 1.5 years. While CAP is 8m, cash it is 6. Based on cash he is 1.5m cheaper than Cam this year and half a million next.

Yes, he better helps us reach the rising floor while spending less (assuming Fowler will be moved).

And I know everyone likes how Dumoulin has played, but he'll be 34 next year, he's likely to be much in demand given his play, and given all the young guys coming up it would be criminal to sign him to an expensive multi year extension instead of getting something at the TDL.

 

[Smirnov2Chistov]

People still see potential in Vaaks?

Often injured, sits in the press box more often than actually plays.. at least Trouba brings more to the tabld

 

[KaseMeOutside]

When other teams fans are cheering getting rid of a player that's a flashing light

 

[ZegrassyKnoll]

Yes, he better helps us reach the rising floor while spending less (assuming Fowler will be moved).

And I know everyone likes how Dumoulin has played, but he'll be 34 next year, he's likely to be much in demand given his play, and given all the young guys coming up it would be criminal to sign him to an expensive multi year extension instead of getting something at the TDL.

And there are rumors that Dumo wants to go to the East Coast, right?

Unless we miraculously pull off a playoff run, I think the odds of him playing here next year are close to 0

 

[JAHV]

Has Gudas toned it down or does he just miss his hits more often??

I think it's pretty clear he's toned it down. It's been like five years since his last suspension, and I don't recall anything even controversial during that time. Certainly with the Ducks he hasn't picked the head on any hits.

 

[McDonald19]

8 x $11.5 mil for a goalie? Haha…

 

[ZegrassyKnoll]

I think it's pretty clear he's toned it down. It's been like five years since his last suspension, and I don't recall anything even controversial during that time. Certainly with the Ducks he hasn't picked the head on any hits.

I was attempting a joke

 

[Static]

And there are rumors that Dumo wants to go to the East Coast, right?

Unless we miraculously pull off a playoff run, I think the odds of him playing here next year are close to 0

It's not even a rumor:

https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/latest-news/kraken-traded-veteran-defenseman-to-the-ducks-despite-his-request-to-go-to-the-east-coast#:~:text=USA%20TODAY%20Sports-,Kraken%20Traded%20Veteran%20Defenseman%20To%20The%20Ducks%20Despite%20His%20Request,to%20an%20East%20Coast%20team.

 

[ZegrassyKnoll]

One thing's for sure - making major judgments on the trade before the player has even laced them up for us feels a bit silly.

 

[JAHV]

Well...he wants to be here, so that's a positive I guess?

They gave up virtually nothing to get him, but I don't think he's really that good anymore and the potential starting price point of an extension scares me (cuz it sounds like from Verbeek's comments, that's the direction they're looking to go).

The good thing is that they're not even allowed to sign him to an extension until July 1, so if he comes here and sucks, hopefully Verbeek isn't wowed enough by a few devastating hits to sign him long-term. If he's revitalized and plays well over the next four months, well...that could be trouble if it's just a dead cat bounce.

 

[Lord Flashheart]

I actually applaud this deal.

Trouba is still a good top-4 defenseman and now being in a ‘small’ market may ,are him better.

ot it’s another RHD which we desperately need. The guy was a captain for christs sake

He's best served as a bottom pairing d-man on a defensively sound team, good top 4 he is not. Even if you didn't know anyrhing about him, should be clear that good top 4 defenseman don't come at a price of 4th round pick and a player you are not playing.

 

[JAHV]

I was attempting a joke

Ah, my apologies then. Went completely over my head.

 

[Ducks DVM]

Mintyukov-Trouba
Solberg-Gudas
Lacombe/Dumo-Luneau


Good God that would be amazing

Gudas will be gone before Solberg makes the team. He’s at least 2-3 years away from the NHL.

 

[ZegrassyKnoll]

Ah, my apologies then. Went completely over my head.

 

[Ducks DVM]

Vaak was likely waiver fodder. I care more about the 4th, but at this point I would gladly trade a 4th to make the team better now. Obviously they thought he made them better. It remains to be seen if its true.

Just throwing it out there that in the past few years the Ducks have taken a lot of guys the general consensus was that they were terrible and they played well for the Ducks. Especially defensemen.


Not sure why Dumo has to be gone.

Minty
Zell
Lucombe
Gudas
Trouba
Dumo
Helleson

Because you want Luneau to be on the team at some point in the relatively near future.