The New York Rangers are loaded with star players that can be headline-makers with their on-ice feats on any given day. However, it’s Alexis Lafreniere that continues to be one of the most talked about players on the team.
Sadly, it’s not always for his special abilities and talent. A lot of talk regarding the soon-to-be 22 year-old (October 11), is focused on his lack of production as a former first overall pick. To date, Lafreniere has just 91 points in 216 career games which is low for a prospect of his caliber.
We’ve made the argument that he’s hasn’t received the same opportunities or ice time as many other first overall selections on countless occasions.