Although most of the headlines in New York as of late have surrounded Igor Shesterkin’s next contract, the New York Rangers could be looking to lock up another key piece of their core this season.
It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. The NHL season is underway, but there’s still plenty of talk about contracts. Some big-name players have already inked contracts to take themselves off the free agent market.
Is a long-term extension on the table for Lafreniere?
In the 2020 NHL Draft, the New York Rangers landed a potential star in Alexis Lafreniere No. 1 overall, but early in his career, it appeared as though he may not live up to the hype.
The New York Rangers have been in the spotlight for a while considering they have been trying to get an extension done for superstar goaltender Igor Shesterkin.
While all recent attention seems to be paid to the New York Rangers’ contract negotiations with superstar goalie Igor Shesterkin, general manager Chris Drury seems to be aiming to get another deal done.
Late on Thursday evening, Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli reported that the New York Rangers are hard at work on a long-term extension for forward Alexis Lafreniere.
The New York Rangers started their season with a bang on Wednesday night, downing the Pittsburgh Penguins 6–0 on the road. The Rangers got goal contributions from many of their top players, including former first-overall pick Alexis Lafreniere, who is looking like he could be gearing up for another breakout campaign.
The New York Rangers started their 2024-25 season off with a bang. In what was speculated to be a somewhat close matchup, the Blueshirts obliterated the Pittsburgh Penguins en route to a 6–0 victory.
The New York Rangers have many young players spread throughout their roster. The future looks quite bright for the Blueshirts. Last season, Alexis Lafreniere took the next step and broke out into a certified star.
Don’t expect Alexis Lafreniere to rock the boat when it comes to his lack of power-play time with the New York Rangers. The emerging NHL star is more focused on becoming a complete player than worrying if he’s going to play a bigger role with the man advantage this season.
Many expectations come with being a number one overall pick in the NHL. The particular player is expected to come out and produce immediately and be the cornerstone of his franchise for years to come.
The New York Rangers are one of the early favorites to capture the Stanley Cup during the 2024-2025 season. Fresh off a trip to the conference finals, they are hoping to take the next step this upcoming season.
With the start of the new season just around the corner, now is the time to start making bold predictions. Here are my three bold predictions for the New York Rangers in 2024-25.
For a team with a general manager who said 'nothing' was off the table following a six-game loss to eventual Stanley Cup champion Florida, the Rangers seem to be more focused on roster flexibility than flash.
Alexis Lafreniere’s impressive play was one of the bright spots for the New York Rangers during both the 2023-24 regular season and postseason. The 22-year-old winger is entering the second year of a two-year, $4.65 million contract and he can earn a long-term extension if he can put together another strong season.
A former No. 1 overall pick is set to become eligible for an extension, but it doesn't sound like either side is in a rush to get something done.
Game 5 tonight between the Panthers and Rangers in New York should be a physical one as we've reached a major inflection point with the series tied at two games apiece.
Rangers winger Alexis Lafreniere inadvertently knocked the puck past his own netminder, Igor Shesterkin.
The San Jose Sharks have landed the top NCAA free agent, signing Quinnipiac forward Collin Graf to an entry-level contract. The 21-year-old right-shot just finished his third season playing NCAA hockey with his final two coming with the Bobcats.
The New York Rangers were over the moon when they won the draft lottery back in 2020 and earned the privilege of selecting first overall in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft.
It can’t be overstated how important Lafreniere finally figuring out his NHL game is to the future success of the Rangers.
Frank Seravalli and Tyler Yaremchuk brought the Halloween spirit to "Daily Faceoff Live" on Tuesday and determined whether or not Lafreniere’s start to the season is a trick or a treat.
The New York Rangers have officially secured restricted free agent forward Alexis Lafreniere with a two-year contract, confirming a re-signing that has ignited both hope and ongoing speculation within the NHL community.
The first overall pick from the 2020 NHL Entry Draft was in restricted-free-agency limbo after his entry-level contract expired at the end of the 2022-23 season.
How should the New York Rangers utilize Alexis Lafreniere?
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