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Lafreniere’s Rise and the Rangers’ Hope | NHL News
Alexis Lafreniere’s journey with the Rangers has been a rollercoaster of brilliance and frustration, but his late-season surge last year proved he’s got what it takes to be a cornerstone. Signed to a massive seven-year, $52M extension, he’s now tasked with delivering consistent elite play — especially on the top line — as New York rebuilds around him. With new wingers and a center traded away, the Rangers need Lafreniere to avoid cold streaks and stay healthy if they’re to score enough to make the playoffs. At just 24, he’s got time to put it all together — and the team’s future hinges on…
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