Oilers target New York Rangers forward Noah Laba for roster changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 3:19 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Edmonton Oilers are looking to make significant roster adjustments ahead of the upcoming NHL season. With Connor McDavid signed through 2028, the team is highlighting the importance of the next two years. Oilers Insider Allan Mitchell suggests that young forward Noah Laba from the New York Rangers would be a strong addition, addressing the need for a right-handed center. Laba, who joined the Rangers in the 2022 NHL Draft, recently completed his first full season in the league, contributing nine goals and 15 assists. As the Oilers continue to reshape their team, they have also made coaching changes and acquired new goaltenders.
- •Oilers missed advancing to the Stanley Cup Final last season.
- •Connor McDavid signed a two-year extension, emphasizing urgency for the Oilers.
- •Noah Laba had nine goals and 15 assists in his rookie season.
- •Coaching staff has changed with Mike Babcock and D.J. Smith taking over.
- •Oilers have acquired goalies Frederik Andersen and Devon Levi this offseason.
- 3:19 AMYahoo Sports — Oilers Named Landing Spot For Young Forward From Former Rival Club
"The next two seasons are going to be critical in the history of the Edmonton Oilers, who missed out on their chance to advance to the Stanley Cup Final earlier this spring for what would have been a third straight campaign.Superstar captain Connor McDavid, already arguably the second best player in team history behind Wayne […] The post Oilers Named Landing Spot For Young Forward From Former Rival Club appeared first on HEAVY.
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