According to Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic, Alexis Lafreniere and the New York Rangers are nearing a seven-year contract extension worth $52.15 million and $7.45 million per season. According to many reports, Alexis Lafreniere and the New York Rangers had been in talks throughout the summer but were unable to reach terms. According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, the contract includes up-front bonuses and trade protection once eligible.
Alexis Lafreniere, Rangers Well Positioned For Future
Alexis Lafreniere was selected No. 1 overall by the Rangers in 2019. Critics considered the 23-year-old forward a bust after scoring just 91 points in his first 216 games. Last year he finally broke out, scoring 28 goals and 57 points. He found a knack for shooting as well, getting 217 shots and the net last year after his previous career high was 135. In total, Lafreniere has 79 goals, 76 assists, and 155 points in 305 games, including four goals and seven points through seven games this year.
With this move, the New York Rangers now have five of their key forwards locked up for at least three years. Panarin is in the second-to-last year of his deal and is expected to engage in extension talks as soon as it is allowed. Only Adam Fox is signed beyond next season as far as defensemen go, but signing Alexis Lafreniere is a great next step to ensure this Stanley Cup window stays open for as long as possible.
Usually, when a team wins the Cup, the salary cap makes it hard to keep the run going. Having these few players signed long-term ensures that the Rangers will have plenty of room to retool and stay competitive for years to come.
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