Last season, Noah Laba proved that a strong training camp will be rewarded.

The same rule still applies as multiple Rangers rookies prepare for the first on-ice session of the 2026-27 preseason Thursday.

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Of the 16 would-be rookies on the training camp roster, however, only two stand out as having the most legitimate chances before even stepping on the ice.

Goalie Dylan Garand and defenseman Alberts Smits are both in the mix for the few open…

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