Alexis Lafreniere prior to the first round of the 2020 National Hockey League Draft (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
By drafting Alexis Lafrenière the New York Rangers were the big winners at the NHL Draft
The New York Rangers surprised no one by taking Alexis Lafrenière first overall. For the first time in their modern draft history they had the first overall pick and it was a year when there was a consensus candidate who was head and shoulders above the competition. He is NHL ready and should be an impact player in his first year.