Earlier today the NJ Devils decided not to send Jack Hughes to the WJC. The Rangers have just followed suit, and will keep their #1 pick Alexis Lafreniere in New York.
Alexis Lafreniere will stay with the Rangers
TSN’s Darren Dreger broke the news moments ago. “It’s also believed the New York Rangers won’t be releasing Alexis Lafreniere to Team Canada for the World Junior Championship.” he tweeted. “The NHL club wants their 1st overall pick to continue to train locally and focus on his first NHL training camp.”
Rangers still waiting on the start date for camps
The New York Rangers like all other teams are awaiting the announcement of when the season will start.