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The New York Rangers have named&nbsp;defenseman Jacob Trouba as their 28th captain, after not having a captain for the last four years.

News 12's Pat O'Keefe sat down with&nbsp;Trouba to discuss&nbsp;taking on the leadership role.

The New York Rangers have named defenseman Jacob Trouba as their 28th captain, after not having a captain for the last four years.

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Rangers name defenseman Jacob Trouba as newest captain

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Well, it's been over four years since the New York Rangers have had a captain, but that changed today. The organization named Defenseman Jacob Trouba as their 28th captain has been a physical force for the blue shirts, leading the team in penalty minutes last season, while playing with an edge. He's a well respected in the Rangers locker room, especially for his leadership abilities. I got here to me, Hank was was the captain. I think everyone felt that. And then when hank moved on, I think that's a role that needs to be filled and it's something I wanted to do. I felt I could do, I want to be a big part of this team. This is, this is the way I can contribute His first captain since Ryan McDonagh held the title in 2018 before he was traded to Tampa Bay.

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