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The New York Rangers on Tuesday named defenseman Jacob Torba the 28th team captain in franchise history.
"Since he joined the Rangers, Jacob has consistently demonstrated all the qualities of a leader, both on and off the ice," said president and general manager Chris Drury. said. “He is a role model for all players to follow and a perfect choice for captain as we look to take the next step as an organization.” Entering his 4th season. He recorded his 39 goals (11 goals, 28 assists) and his 88 penalty minutes in his 81 games in 2021-22.
He is the first New York captain since Ryan McDonagh (2014-18), Minnesota. It will be his third NHL defenseman to serve. Roman Joshi.
"As soon as I got here, it was clear that Jacob embodies what a captain needs to be in his locker room and among his teammates," said Rangers. Gerard his Gallant said his head coach. "Where our team is and where we want to be, he's the right person to get us there." Named acting captain, Torba has played 597 games for the Winnipeg Jets (2013-19) and the Rangers, scoring 257 points (62 goals, 195 assists).
He was acquired by the Rangers from Winnipeg on his June 17, 2019. The Jets originally selected Truba in the first round (he was 9th overall) of the 2012 draft.
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