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Rangers Weigh Trades as Rookie Laba Shines Amid Struggles

3/5/2026

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The New York Rangers are considering trading players while sitting at the bottom of the standings.
Noah Laba, a 22-year-old rookie center for the Rangers, has six goals and ten assists in 57 games.
Coach Mike Sullivan praised Laba's growth, noting improvements in puck handling, penalty killing, and faceoffs.
As the trade deadline approaches, Laba emphasizes mentorship from veteran players and believes internal development can turn the team around.

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Story summary

The New York Rangers are considering trading players while sitting at the bottom of the standings.
Noah Laba, a 22-year-old rookie center for the Rangers, has six goals and ten assists in 57 games.
Coach Mike Sullivan praised Laba's growth, noting improvements in puck handling, penalty killing, and faceoffs.
As the trade deadline approaches, Laba emphasizes mentorship from veteran players and believes internal development can turn the team around.