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New York Rangers Name Franchise’s 29th Team Captain
J.T. Miller, the 29th captain in franchise history, leads a revamped Rangers team under coach Mike Sullivan after significant roster changes and a missed playoff last season.
- The New York Rangers named center J.T. Miller their 29th team captain on Tuesday on the eve of training camp.
- Miller replaced defenseman Jacob Trouba, who was traded to the Anaheim Ducks in December amid a significant roster turnover.
- Selected by the Rangers in the 2011 NHL Draft and reacquired from Vancouver last season, Miller tallied 35 points over 32 games following the trade.
- General manager Chris Drury praised Miller's leadership since arrival and said Miller exemplifies how the team wants to conduct itself on and off ice.
- Miller assumes captaincy as the Rangers, under new coach Mike Sullivan, begin a new era aiming to rebound from a disappointing 2024-25 season.
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Rangers stitch captain ‘C’ on J.T. Miller
Forward J.T. Miller was named captain of the New York Rangers on Tuesday. Acquired in a Jan. 31 trade from Vancouver, Miller is the 29th captain in team history. The last captain for the Rangers was defenseman Jacob Trouba, who was traded to the Anaheim Ducks in December 2024, weeks before Miller’s arrival. “We’re pleased to announce J.T. Miller as the new captain of the New York Rangers,” general manager Chris Drury said. “Since his arrival las…


Rangers stitch captain 'C' on J.T. Miller
Forward J.T. Miller was named captain of the New York Rangers on Tuesday.
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Total News Sources33
Leaning Left7Leaning Right4Center10Last UpdatedBias Distribution48% Center
Bias Distribution
- 48% of the sources are Center
48% Center
L 33%
C 48%
R 19%
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