I thought he would go to the AHL but I get it. I don't know if there will even be spot on the Rangers forward squad next year and Othmann, Berard or Sykora are head of him. He might stay the full 4 years.
I think Laba severely miscalculated his chance of making the team right out of college. He's one guy I don't think needed AHL time. He's mature for his age and physically ready for the NHL. I believe he would have made the team with a strong camp.
Prospect update. Laba had 1 G 1 A, 6 shots, +3 and was 16 for 23 on draws. Goal was OT winner which he has a knack for. Wished he would have gone to the AHL at least. Perreault had 1 A in his teams 3-0 win. Aspinall another 6'7 monster has 1 G 2 A in 5 games in juniors.
Much like I said about Mancini last year, people are completely lost on how good Laba is going to be. He’s definitely going to be a big time role-player at the least in the NHL.
Colorado played for the first time in 2 weeks and Laba didn't play. Othmann didn't play last night either. Berard had 1 G 1 A. Having a great offensive start with 5 G 8 points in 5 games. Aspinall another 6'7 monster they drafted went 2 G 2 A now has 11 points in 11 games in junior. Sykora had a SH assist. Rempe was -2. Probably sulking he got sent down.
On a positive note. Sykora had 1 G and 1 A last night in a Pack 3-2 OT win. He now has 5 points in 7 games which is very good news for a player so young in the AHL. He has what we need more of to beat Florida. Two more players like that are Othmann and Laba who unfortunately are dealing with some kind of injury. Haven't heard anything.
Word on Laba is he is a little dinged up but should be back soon. Roobroeck our latest 6'7 monster scored his 2nd of the season last night for the Pack. Robertson had 2 A. Now has 4 points in 6 games. Good news as a lefty because Miller is doing his best to play himself off of this team.
Some good news with prospects other than our pile of shit big club. Roobroeck and Mc-Barker both had 1 G 1 A in the Pack's 6-3 loss. Korczak 1 A. He is a +6 on the season and Roobroeck and Mc-Barker are both plus players. Perreault had 2 A. Laba once again didn't play. Making his decision to go back to college now look like the wrong one.