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Jacob Trouba signs four-year deal with Sharks after Ducks tenure

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 6:28 PM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Jacob Trouba signs four-year deal with Sharks after Ducks tenure

Summary

Jacob Trouba has signed a four-year contract with the San Jose Sharks, valued at $8.25 million annually. The announcement was made on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Trouba, a veteran defenseman and former captain of the New York Rangers, played a significant role in the Anaheim Ducks' success last season. His move to the Sharks adds experience to their defensive lineup, following his impactful season with Anaheim. This contract marks a key transition in Trouba's career as he joins a new team in the NHL.

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•Trouba signs with Sharks on July 1, 2026
•Contract worth $8.25 million annually
•Former captain of the New York Rangers
•Key player for Anaheim Ducks last season
•Joins Sharks to strengthen defense

Latest Updates

12:32 AMYahoo Sports — Why Trouba Chose Sharks Over Other Similar Offers
7:25 PMESPN NHL — Trouba leaves Ducks for Sharks, gets 4-year deal
7:14 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Rangers captain Trouba signs four-year, $33 million deal with Sharks

What they're saying

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Jacob Trouba and his family “couldn’t say yes fast enough” to the San Jose Sharks. Trouba signed a four-year, $33 million ($8.25 million AAV) contract with […] The post Why Trouba Chose Sharks Over Other Similar Offers appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now.
— Yahoo Sports

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Veteran defenseman Jacob Trouba signed with the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday, accepting a four-year deal worth $8.25 million annually, after the 32-year-old former captain of the New York Rangers was a key cog in the Anaheim Ducks' resurgence last season.
— ESPN NHLby Ryan Clark