The New York Rangers are heading into the season with a stronger defensive corps and winger group compared to last year, but concerns remain about their forward line’s lack of depth at center. With the arrival of rookie center Noah Laba, the team is banking on his development to address a key positional weakness. The addition could provide much-needed stability and offensive production in a critical area. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see if Laba can step into a larger role early in his career.

The New York Rangers entered the season with more depth on defense and at winger than last season, but they lack depth at center. In 2025-26, rookie center Noah Laba…