Jacob Trouba's replacement has just been confirmed for upcoming game against the Penguin
The New York Rangers have finally moved Jacob Trouba's contract, after a dismal start to the NHL season. The Captain only posted 6 points( 6 A) in in 24 games this season.
The underperforming team has given GM Chris Drury a mandate to shake up the lineup.
With Jacob Trouba headed to the West Coast to suit up for the Anaheim Ducks, someone will have to take his spot on the 2nd pairing.
On the right side, Braden Schneider has been elevated to the 2nd pairing as a result of Trouba's trade.
Chris Kreider - Mika Zibanejad - Reilly Smith
Artemi Panarin - Vincent Trocheck - Alexis Lafreniere
Will Cuylle - Filip Chytil - Kaapo Kakko
Adam Edstrom - Sam Carrick - Jimmy Vesey
Ryan Lindgren - Adam Fox
K'Andre Miller - Braden Schneider
Zac Jones - Victor Mancini
Igor Shesterkin
Jonathan Quick
Injured: Brett Berard (upper body)
Status report
Berard, a forward, participated in the Rangers morning skate wearing a noncontact jersey but will miss his second consecutive game.
This is a testament toSchneider's hard work as he's scored 8 points( 2 G, 6 A) this season in 24 games.
His usual partner is Zac Jones on the bottom pair but will get a look with K'Andre Miller tonight against the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight.
The irony is not lost tonight as Schneider offered kind words to the now, Anaheim Duck Jacob Trouba.
While not all of Trouba's work was seen on the ice, apparently we've still been a benefactor of his work elsewhere, as Braden Schneider has shined this season.
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Do you think defenseman Braden Schneider deserves a higher-spot in the New York Rangers lineup? | ||
| Yes | 792 | 83.6 % |
| No | 155 | 16.4 % |
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