Alexis Lafreniere has taken over New York Rangers fans by storm, without even playing a single game yet. The first overall pick took part in a social media event called “Chalk Talk” with fellow first rounder Braden Schneider.
They were each asked a series of questions by MSG host Bill Pidto and season ticket holders. When Alexis was asked about his number choice, his reply was “magical”.
Alexis Lafreniere on why he chose 13
“I chose number 13 because my two favorite numbers were retired,” Lafreniere who has been wearing 11 said. We all know that Mark Messier’s number hangs up in the rafters.