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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.

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