Every training camp, the New York Rangers honor one rookie who rises above the rest with the Lars-Erik Sjoberg Award. It's a tradition that's been around since 1988, named after the late Swedish defenseman and Rangers scout who passed away too soon at just 43 years old. The award has always carried weight to Sjoberg's legacy, but as a glimpse into the organization's future. Several winners have become key contributors in New York, and it's hoped that this year's recipient will be no exception. This year's winner, Noah Laba.
A fourth-round pick in 2022 (111th overall), Laba wasn't a household name in Rangerstown when camp opened a few weeks ago.