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Laba Steps Up After Trocheck Trade | New York City News
The Rangers pulled off a bold trade, sending Vincent Trocheck to Utah for defenseman Sean Durzi, center prospect Cole Beaudoin, and a 2027 third-round pick. With Beaudoin still a year away from contributing, the team’s immediate answer is Noah Laba — poised to take on a bigger role, replicate Trocheck’s gritty leadership, and anchor the middle of the ice. Coach Mike Sullivan sees Laba’s size, skating, and game sense as perfect for tough defensive duties and face-offs. While he won’t start on the top power play, Laba could slot into the second unit as J.T. Miller shifts back to center. The…
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