By ETT 
In a move that shocked the hockey world, the New York Rangers have traded defenseman Neal Trouba to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for forward Jacob Silfverberg and a 2023 first-round pick. The trade was announced on Monday, February 27, 2023, and sent shockwaves through the league.
The Rangers acquired Trouba in a trade with the Winnipeg Jets in 2019. He quickly became a key player on the Rangers’ defense, known for his physical presence and offensive ability. Trouba is entering the final year of his contract and is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2024.
Silfverberg is a 30-year-old forward who has spent his entire career with the Ducks. He is a versatile player who can play both wing positions and is known for his speed and scoring ability. Silfverberg is signed through the 2023-24 season with a cap hit of $5.25 million.
The trade of Trouba leaves a big hole on the Rangers’ defense. He was their most physical defenseman and one of their top offensive players from the blue line. The Rangers will likely need to find a replacement for Trouba in free agency or through another trade.
However, the Rangers did receive some valuable assets in return. Silfverberg is a solid forward who can contribute offensively. The first-round pick could be used to select a player who can fill Trouba’s role on the Rangers’ defense.
The Ducks acquired Trouba to bolster their defense which has struggled at times this season. Trouba is a physical presence who can help the Ducks in their own end and contribute offensively.
The Ducks did give up a valuable asset in Silfverberg, but they believe that Trouba is a better fit for their team. Trouba is a younger player who has more upside than Silfverberg.
The trade has been met with mixed reactions. Some believe that the Rangers made a mistake by trading Trouba, while others believe that it was a good move for both teams. Only time will tell who will benefit more from this trade.
The trade of Trouba is a significant move that could have a big impact on both the Rangers and the Ducks. The Rangers are losing a key player, but they did receive some valuable assets in return. The Ducks are getting a player who can help them improve their defense. Only time will tell who will benefit more from this trade.
Here are some additional details about the trade:
- The Rangers will retain 50% of Trouba’s salary.
- The first-round pick that the Rangers received is top-10 protected.
- The trade was made by Rangers general manager Chris Drury and Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek.