Rangers fans, hold on tight because we’ve got some exhilarating updates coming your way! But before we dive into the details, we’ve got to ask: are you loving this news as much as we are?
As the New York Rangers focus on their offseason plans, two key players are stealing the spotlight. We’re talking about none other than defenseman K’Andre Miller and forward Alexis Lafreniere. These young talents are restricted free agents without arbitration rights, and let me tell you, GM Chris Drury is determined to lock them down for the long haul. And we couldn’t be more excited!
In a recent article by the fantastic Jean Francois Chaumont of Le Journal de Montreal, Lafreniere himself addressed the swirling trade rumors that have been circulating. We all know he had an impressive 2022-2023 season, tallying 16 goals and 23 assists for a total of 39 points in 81 games. But let’s not forget the noise surrounding him when former head coach Gerard Gallant decided to make him a healthy scratch last January. It’s safe to say the trade speculations have kept us all on edge.
But fear not, Rangers faithful! Lafreniere is approaching his fourth season with high hopes and a determined mindset. When it comes to a new contract, he assured Chaumont that he’s had conversations with Drury and remains confident that a deal will be reached. That’s the spirit, Lafreniere!
Now, let’s talk numbers. Lafreniere’s career stats show 91 points in 216 regular-season games, which may seem lower than expected for a first-overall pick. That’s likely why the trade rumors persist, despite both Lafreniere and the Rangers expressing their positivity. Multiple sources suggest that Lafreniere could be looking at a similar bridge deal to what Kappo Kakko signed last summer, worth around two years and $2.1 million AAV.
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Why the Texas rangers on the cover of this video?