Laba was named assistant captain for '24-'25 Colorado College, Rangers own his rights as long as he's in college so no rush.
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.
Pack advanced in the playoffs again over a highly favored Providence team. Garand turns into a superstar goalie in the playoffs.
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.