[Lafreniere]’s scored 7.59 goals fewer than expected based on his scoring chances this season, according to Clear Sight Analytics. Only three players in the league have a worse expected goal differential. (The Athletic)
by bunt_traume
@New York Rangers
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I swear half this sub gets off on negativity
Imagine he scored those 8 goals?!??Maybe the Rangers would be in 1st place!
He’s been very unlucky… simple as that
Yup he could easily have 20 goals, but other than not finishing he’s been noticeably better. Skates better, is more confident and had some nice chemistry Wi th Bread.
I feel like without anyone saying anything or pointing it out to me, it has looked like he’s been robbed by elite saves on considerably more quality scoring changes than anyone else on the team, to the point where my arm chair analyst dumb ass noticed it.
I mean look at the last game, Laf was in the right spot, shot a nice one timer and the goalie went post to post and robbed him. Similar situations have happened to him all season. I’m not saying it’s all been bad luck or getting goalied. That game in LA he should have lifted the puck and it’s a tie game. An elite finisher does that. I think he’ll get there whether that’s the latter half of this season or next season I think he’ll get there with time.
I think it’s obvious he wants to improve as well. When we played that game in Montreal they did a whole part about his off-season training and how he cut a lot of weight and focused on skating faster and getting stronger which is VERY visible this season. If he goes into this off-season with the same approach to his shooting and all around finishing he’s gonna be so good next year. He’s putting it together.
I’d be more worried about Kakko, or maybe less worried if we’re okay with him being a middle 6 guy.
Bust
Can we remember last year when Tro led the league in posts? It would be nice if they went in sure but seeing Laf in those scoring positions is best we’ve seen him so far.
Cool, save the lucky goals for the playoffs.