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Lafreniere’s Surge Could Save the Rangers | NHL News
The Rangers are rebuilding with youth, banking on Alexis Lafreniere’s breakout season to lead the charge. After missing the playoffs for two years and finishing dead last in the East, they traded up to select defenseman Alberts Smits at fifth overall — hoping to turn their lottery luck around. Lafreniere, 24, has already proven his worth, exploding for 57 points (24G, 33A) last season — especially in March/April — while carrying a bargain $7.5M cap hit through 2029. With six years left on his deal, he’s becoming a steal as the team looks to ride his momentum into a brighter future. Listen in…
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