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Oilers may pursue Noah Laba from Rangers after offseason changes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 3:32 AM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Oilers may pursue Noah Laba from Rangers after offseason changes

Summary

The New York Rangers are undergoing significant roster changes this summer after failing to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025-26. Forward Noah Laba, who had a promising debut season with nine goals and 15 assists, is reportedly a target for the Edmonton Oilers to fill their need for a right-handed center. The Rangers traded Vincent Trocheck and added Pavel Dorofeyev to their roster, indicating they may not be done making moves. Laba's contract has one year remaining before he becomes a restricted free agent next summer.

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Status Watch

•Rangers missed the playoffs and are reshaping their roster.
•Noah Laba had 74 games played in his first full NHL season.
•Laba has one year left on his $945,000 contract.
•Oilers may target Laba to address center position needs.
•Vincent Trocheck was traded as part of Rangers' offseason changes.

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The New York Rangers have experienced a major roster overhaul this summer after falling well short of expectations and missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025-26, Mike Sullivan’s first year behind the bench. The organization has made a number of significant changes, including moves involving several key players.Among those changes was the eventual departure of […] The post Rangers Could Lose Key Forward To Former Western Rival appeared first on HEAVY.
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