Confirmed with Link: Alexis Lafreniere Signs Extension [7Y/7.45M AAV]

[IDvsEGO]

To get the thread back to Laf, he is currently T-28th in EV Points and T-15th in EV Goals.

5v5 he's T-25th in points and T-29th in goals.

He is a bona-fide 1st liner this season.

if he gets to 30-30-60, thats not just 1st line. Thats top tier.

 

[2Leetch_94]

 

[UnSandvich]

Yeah, Primeau making the save on that was irritating, bc it was a really high-end play by Laf

 

[bl02]

Yeah, Primeau making the save on that was irritating, bc it was a really high-end play by Laf

Holy shit what did he just do there? I had to watch it 5 or 6 times lol. Beautiful.

 

[mas0764]

50 even strength points!

Unbelievable. A successful Laf changes the outlook for this team entirely.

Kakko doing the same would really vault us.

 

[NickyFotiu]

I saw no step from kakko last year and no sign of the definite skill needed to be a consistent top 6 players. last year I saw a laffy that had flashes of skill but not the fitness or general commitment needed. Laffy has brought it though this year

I never mentioned KK being a consistent top 6 player. Not sure why you changed what I said in to something else. I just felt he took a step up last season from his previous season.

 

[noncents]

if he gets to 30-30-60, thats not just 1st line. Thats top tier.

i mean he should have at least 2+ goals and 3+ more assists from missed slam dunks.

 

[will1066]

Holy shit what did he just do there? I had to watch it 5 or 6 times lol. Beautiful.

I believe the French call it the pirouette

 

[Anthony5967]

Remember when "for a first overall, he doesn't show any flash" was a thing? Pepperidge ****** Farm remembas!!!!

 

[mandiblesofdoom]

I believe the French call it the pirouette

ah, the French ...

 

[Hunter Gathers]

That sounds like a you problem.
Everyone else on this board did

Fever dreams may be contagious.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Last 32 games

16 G, 14A, 30 Points +13

9 multipoint games (5 over the last 10 games; 8G, 6A, 14P)

41G, 36A, 77 Point pace over 82.

PP points over that span: 2

50 Even strength points for the season. Tied with Tim Stützle and Jason Roberston in that category. More than Brady T, Scheifele, Duchene, Malkin, Horvat etc.

 

[McRanger92]

Lafreniere's emergence as a top line scorer is the key to bridging the prophesized "2 Cup Windows"

 

[Psycho for Perreault]

Just found the last Laf thread for a laugh. We had people on here saying he was SIGNIFICANTLY worse than Yakupov. That was in October. Oops.

 

[McRanger92]

Just found the last Laf thread for a laugh. We had people on here saying he was SIGNIFICANTLY worse than Yakupov. That was in October. Oops.

Sounds like something Jovo would say

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Just found the last Laf thread for a laugh. We had people on here saying he was SIGNIFICANTLY worse than Yakupov. That was in October. Oops.

Those posters should be listed so we know who not to take serious on here.

 

[noncents]

Those posters should be listed so we know who not to take serious on here.

WITCH HUNT

 

[IDvsEGO]

Those posters should be listed so we know who not to take serious on here.

On the other side of it, do those of us predicting a great year for him get listened to more?

 

[The Crypto Guy]

On the other side of it, do those of us predicting a great year for him get listened to more?

Yes!

 

[IDvsEGO]

Yes!

Wonderful.
On that note; kakko should be re-signed to a 5+ year deal, and is going to be an integral part of any major cup runs we do.

 

[NickyFotiu]

Last 32 games

16 G, 14A, 30 Points +13

9 multipoint games (5 over the last 10 games; 8G, 6A, 14P)

41G, 36A, 77 Point pace over 82.

PP points over that span: 2

50 Even strength points for the season. Tied with Tim Stützle and Jason Roberston in that category. More than Brady T, Scheifele, Duchene, Malkin, Horvat etc.

A couple of months ago I was happy with Laf but wanted to see him take another step up. Looks like he is doing that.

 

[noncents]

A couple of months ago I was happy with Laf but wanted to see him take another step up. Looks like he is doing that.

looks like he's stepping up.. based on the point scoring results? have you been watching the games?

 

[mas0764]

Lafreniere's emergence as a top line scorer is the key to bridging the prophesized "2 Cup Windows"

I fret that you need Kakko and/or Chytil too, but he's a major boost.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

Remember when "for a first overall, he doesn't show any flash" was a thing? Pepperidge ****** Farm remembas!!!!

I love how the narrative changes now that he is having such a great season. About 6 months ago he got shit on more than any other player on the team and that is saying something with the ration of shit that Trouba and Mika get. Not many people calling him a bust these days.

 

[NickyFotiu]

looks like he's stepping up.. based on the point scoring results? have you been watching the games?

No I never watch any Ranger games. I have not been watching Ranger games since the mid 1970s. Why would I watch games lol?

In past seasons there have been games where he looked good but did not produce on the score sheet. Nice to see him looking good as well as producing. The stats that poster mentioned were a step up from his earlier good season. My only concerns are can he do it at a similar level without Bread (when Bread ages). Also his lines defense specifically Laf and Bread.

I love how the narrative changes now that he is having such a great season. About 6 months ago he got shit on more than any other player on the team and that is saying something with the ration of shit that Trouba and Mika get. Not many people calling him a bust these days.

It is not really that shocking. When guys play well they get the rewards. That could mean additional playing time, fan appreciation, or a better contract. Last season was not a good season for Laf. We can be honest about that while appreciating how well he has played this season.