Alexis Lafreniere was the consensus number one pick well before the New York Rangers won the lottery. Prior to the draft, TSN’s Craig Button projected Alexis Lafreniere to score 60 points in his first year with the Rangers.
In late October, NHL Network did a deep dive on Lafreniere. The analysis was glowing and that there was no question Alexis is the best player in the draft. Projections by the crew was also around the 50 to 60 point mark.
Alexis Lafreniere Calder Trophy favorite
Should Lafreniere score 60 or more points, he would likely be the clear cut favorite to win the Calder Trophy.