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

[Ruggs225]

Do we give him the 8 year contract? how much is that going to cost? Something similar to Hughes?

8x7 or 8x8?

Absolutely! Eith the cap going up i would even go 8x9.

He is the future of the franchise.

I would probably even go 8x10 bc the cap is going to go up.

 

[Kennerback]

There's something about the tightness of playoffs where some players just can't ever adjust (i.e. everyone on the Leafs). He's thrived. As for if Laf can keep the crazy pace that started mid-season, IDK...

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Extend him for 8 years and give him the C

 

[Row I Goon]

LMAO! Where did you get THIS?

I think it’s from Family Guy

 

[2Leetch_94]

Hope someone makes a reel with all of Laf's goals this postseason. Could probably just submit it to Pornhub instead of YT.

 

[CasusBelli]

He looks like a 40-50 goal scorer with 80-90 point seasons beckoning.

If that's the case, considering the likely salary bump he'd receive, we might have to make some tough strategic roster choices.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

He looks like a 40-50 goal scorer with 80-90 point seasons beckoning.

If that's the case, considering the likely salary bump he'd receive, we might have to make some tough strategic roster choices.

Peace out Panarin.

 

[Jaromir Jagr]

He looks like a 40-50 goal scorer with 80-90 point seasons beckoning.

If that's the case, considering the likely salary bump he'd receive, we might have to make some tough strategic roster choices.

That's fine. The guy is our future captain and I believe may actually be the one to lead us back to the promised land. He needs a bit more maturity, but he is proving to be a big time performer. Still only 22. We have a lot to look forward to for the next decade.

 

[ColonialsHockey10]

It’s amazing that he worked on his skating and got in shape even more between the regular season and playoffs!

 

[Evgeny Oliker]

IF NYR is smart they will give him an extension this summer.

If they wait until next summer his price will only go up…he should have a great 24-25 season

 

[IDvsEGO]

IF NYR is smart they will give him an extension this summer.

If they wait until next summer his price will only go up…he should have a great 24-25 season

There’s a post by Bob a while back which implied they’d already started work on it.

 

[CasusBelli]

That's fine. The guy is our future captain and I believe may actually be the one to lead us back to the promised land. He needs a bit more maturity, but he is proving to be a big time performer. Still only 22. We have a lot to look forward to for the next decade.

Couldn't agree more. The key issues become:

1. Buying out Mika (he's already declined; imagine him in a few years!)
2. Trading Igor (maximize trade value)
3. Offloading Panarin for meaningful return
4. Trading Fox (he'll be past his prime by the time the next rebuild is over)

Other, less impactful questions (like Miller and KK) remain open, but the above four will determine the coming decade. For me, win or lose, we should start the rebuild after this season / these playoffs. Most of our players' values will only start to decline hereafter.

Peace out Panarin.

You get what you pay for: regular season only.

 

[noncents]

don't trade igor and fox

do extend laf 8x7.25

 

[SnowblindNYR]

38 even strength points in his last 48 games. That includes at least one 6 on 5 but still, not bad for a bust.

 

[jay from jersey]

38 even strength points in his last 48 games. That includes at least one 6 on 5 but still, not bad for a bust.

He should be magic on the PP with a healthy Fox serving him in his wheel house.
His wrist shot and backhand are too absurd for him not to score in bunches.
If Perrault keeps developing as planned and these 2 guys form a chemistry on a line look out cause they are both talented and have that relentless trait you want to finish a play and score

 

[GAGLine]

1. Buying out Mika (he's already declined; imagine him in a few years!)
2. Trading Igor (maximize trade value)
3. Offloading Panarin for meaningful return
4. Trading Fox (he'll be past his prime by the time the next rebuild is over)

Yeah, none of that is happening.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

don't trade igor and fox

do extend laf 8x7.25

Igor Fox and Laf are the core

 

[CasusBelli]

Yeah, none of that is happening.

I expected as much.

 

[OthmannOut]

IF NYR is smart they will give him an extension this summer.

If they wait until next summer his price will only go up…he should have a great 24-25 season

His agent will smartly tell him to wait for more money.
Laf is getting paid. And he should.

 

[Crease]

Saw someone compare him to Corey Perry and I don’t hate it. He’s not an a-hole like Perry but that level impact would be great.

 

[Rangerboy030]

Couldn't agree more. The key issues become:

1. Buying out Mika (he's already declined; imagine him in a few years!)
2. Trading Igor (maximize trade value)
3. Offloading Panarin for meaningful return
4. Trading Fox (he'll be past his prime by the time the next rebuild is over)

Other, less impactful questions (like Miller and KK) remain open, but the above four will determine the coming decade. For me, win or lose, we should start the rebuild after this season / these playoffs. Most of our players' values will only start to decline hereafter.


You get what you pay for: regular season only.

Mika's contract is buyout-proof, and trading Fox would be utter insanity.

 

[WojtekWolski86]

I'm happy that after finally getting a #1 pick he is playing like a game changer.

I'm stoke for the player. He put in the hard work and it paid off. This will give him more steam next off season and hopefully thrust him into a bigger role and more minutes. If the coach refuses to put him pp1 than at least try him on PK in camp.

 

[LeetchisGod]

Laf has to be on PP1 next season. They have all of training camp to make the adjustment.

 

[Peltz]

Couldn't agree more. The key issues become:

1. Buying out Mika (he's already declined; imagine him in a few years!)
2. Trading Igor (maximize trade value)
3. Offloading Panarin for meaningful return
4. Trading Fox (he'll be past his prime by the time the next rebuild is over)

Other, less impactful questions (like Miller and KK) remain open, but the above four will determine the coming decade. For me, win or lose, we should start the rebuild after this season / these playoffs. Most of our players' values will only start to decline hereafter.


You get what you pay for: regular season only.

Well hold on... I don't think you get rid of Fox or Igor. You build around Laf, yes, but those two are two of the best players of their respective positions. Laf, Igor, and Fox, are the future of the franchise.

 

[jay from jersey]

Well hold on... I don't think you get rid of Fox or Igor. You build around Laf, yes, but those two are two of the best players of their respective positions. Laf, Igor, and Fox, are the future of the franchise.

This….. the rangers have a really good crop of players 26 and under…..
Shesty will probably be at his peak til he’s about 33…..
That’s when we saw Hank go down a notch…. Keeping sheaths workload light in the regular season is one of the most critical things this team can do…. Having quick this year was huge. When quick rides off into the sunset, replacing him is key.
Fox, miller, Schneider, Laf, chytil, Rempe, Edstrom,Cuylle,Jones, and perhaps even Lindgren (in a decreased role) and/or Kakko if he’s still here beyond next season….
That’s a solid spine of a team for a while…
Kreider, even in a 3rd line/1PP capacity should still be a productive player near the end of his deal.
Trochek is the vet presence we want to add more of, whether it be in UFA or via trade.
You should get some NHL ready reinforcements in the next 2-3 years

Imo Perrault is coming sure as Christmas, and he has the skill/talent to be an absolute needle mover on the wing.
Berard and Othmann should both develop into productive pain in the ass to play against middle 6 guys.

Chmelar and sykora will be solid bottom 6 guys…..

Imo, all of the above will absolutely become solid NHL contributors in some capacity, arriving within a 2-3 year timeline.

On D mancinni and Fortescue should compete for 3rd pairing spots in the same timeline.


That’s a who lot of good.

Other prospects such as Laba ,BMCB, etc could make and impact down the line, but I won’t go as far as labeling them for sure nhl players….

That’s a team that really only needs 1-2 big adds. Maybe 3 if you want to try to add another stud in the mix if one becomes available.

Panarin will likely finish his deal out here.
Kreider as well…

Moving Zibby kind of seems like an impossibility.
Say next year, if he’s on one of his hot streaks, many might not even want too….
Like it or not Zibby is a 70-90pt center who gives mostly solid 2 way play….
He’s just a guy that runs too hot/cold…
If we had Zibby from playoffs 2years ago, moving him probably would seem insane…..

I was in the camp that wanted to move him and trade for Eichel, even with the injury uncertainty. You were getting a proven 90-100pt center that only cost 1.5 more and was 4-5 years zibbys younger….
A 1-2 punch of Eichel/Laf with Perrault on the way right now would be pretty devastating…
Bad news is we didn’t do it. Who cares if we had to add Kakko in the deal. It would have locked down 1C for the next half decade at least.

Good news is we’re are going to get another shot. McDavid, Drai contracts coming Due when Panarin s is done… next offseason looks to have some promising UFAs, there will also be high end talent available in trade as there almost always is…
Keep stocking ammunition for the big one….. keep drafting well in later rounds.

Keep the team competitive, which they should be with what is already in place, it breeds a winning atmosphere for upcoming youth and makes they better….
Add Key vets for cheap. Not just any vets. Do your homework. Guys like goodie, Gus, even wheeler was a good add for the price. etc. proven winners that can help young guys develop and up their games when it matters.

We have a lot in place already to have future success. Once Panarin/Trouba contracts gone, that’s going to be the time….. big UFA or big trade to really put this team into the next level