Rangers Sign Prospect Brody Lamb to Entry-Level Contract

22-year-old forward will report to AHL's Wolf Pack on amateur tryout before joining Rangers next season

Mar. 13, 2026 at 12:14am

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The New York Rangers have signed right wing prospect Brody Lamb to an entry-level contract. Lamb, who was drafted 104th overall by the Rangers in 2021, will report to the team's AHL affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack, on an amateur tryout this weekend. The Rangers believe the 22-year-old could compete for a roster spot with the NHL club in the 2026-27 season, similar to how forward Noah Laba did in this past training camp.

Why it matters

Signing Lamb to an entry-level deal is an important move for the Rangers, as it secures a promising young prospect in their system. Lamb had a strong senior season at the University of Minnesota, serving as one of the team's captains and ranking second in goals and tied for second in points among his Gopher teammates. The Rangers were facing a deadline to sign Lamb or risk losing him to free agency.

The details

Lamb, a 6-foot-1, 185-pound forward, posted 91 points (47 goals, 44 assists) in 152 collegiate games for Minnesota. While listed as a right wing, he also played center for the Gophers. The Rangers believe Lamb could compete for a roster spot with the NHL club next season, similar to how forward Noah Laba did in this past training camp.

  • Lamb signed his entry-level contract with the Rangers on March 12, 2026.
  • Lamb will report to the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack on an amateur tryout this weekend.

The players

Brody Lamb

A 22-year-old right wing prospect who was drafted 104th overall by the Rangers in 2021. He served as one of three captains for the University of Minnesota this past season, scoring 14 goals and 16 assists for a career-high 30 points in 35 games.

Noah Laba

A Rangers forward who competed for a roster spot with the NHL club in this past training camp.

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What’s next

Lamb will report to the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack on an amateur tryout this weekend, with the goal of competing for a roster spot with the Rangers in the 2026-27 season.

The takeaway

The Rangers' signing of prospect Brody Lamb to an entry-level contract is an important move to secure a promising young forward in their system. Lamb had a standout senior season at the University of Minnesota and the Rangers believe he could push for an NHL roster spot as soon as next year, similar to how another prospect, Noah Laba, did in this past training camp.