F Alexis Lafreniere (2020, 1st, NYR) part 3

[Hfbsux]

If Khovanov plays the next game, I'll laugh. Who drops on the ice not moving after a slashing on the hands? I mean I got a dislocated/fractured wrist in Bantam after a hit from behind where my head landed on the board and I stood up, not acting like I got shot and got to the bench by myself... but thats just me.

I also like the fact that he was rolling on top of the injured hand before the medic got there.

 

[Hi ImHFNYR]

This is an old post but the subject matter has been discussed and explained at length and the poster I responded to was just being obstinate.

You didnt say just that though.

 

[Barry Amsterdam]

If Khovanov plays the next game, I'll laugh. Who drops on the ice not moving after a slashing on the hands? I mean I got a dislocated/fractured wrist in Bantam after a hit from behind where my head landed on the board and I stood up, not acting like I got shot and got to the bench by myself... but thats just me.

I also like the fact that he was rolling on top of the injured hand before the medic got there.

no doubt it hurt. probably selling it somewhat to get a call. it’s part of the game

 

[Hfbsux]

no doubt it hurt. probably selling it somewhat to get a call. it’s part of the game

Part of the game? If you play soccer, yes.

 

[Barry Amsterdam]

Part of the game? If you play soccer, yes.

it is whether you or i like it or not.

 

[Hfbsux]

it is whether you or i like it or not.

Lafreniere got slashed as hard by Khovanov 5mins prior. And another bad one by one of the Cats dman. Shook his hand and went to his bench. Only cowards do it and I find it unsportsmanlike. Lafreniere did his own justice and Khovanov showed he can dish it out but can't take it.

 

[SympathyForTheDevils]

3G, 2A performance tonight, his 2nd hat-trick of the season. With this, Lafrenière has now handily beaten his pts total from last year, in 11 less games.

He has 11G in his last 11 games. He's been trusting his shot more lately and it's paying dividends.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

6 points shy of 300 career points in the Q
6 games left (of his junior career)

 

[Mr Buckles]

6 points shy of 300 career points in the Q
6 games left (of his junior career)

And 10 more points needed to pass one Mr. Sidney Crosby.

 

[ijuka]

And 10 more points needed to pass one Mr. Sidney Crosby.

In 1 more season, but who cares right.

 

[Michoulicious]

Guy does not even celebrate his goals anymore. He's clearly DISAPOINTED in himself.

LHJMQ : Tigres 3 - Océanic 7

 

[cg98]

In 1 more season, but who cares right.

“OnE mOrE sEaSoN”

 

[Hfbsux]

In 1 more season, but who cares right.

Who cares? You obviously do. I think everyone was aware. He is not a generational prospect.

 

[Newfoundland]

is his low goal total a concern?

 

[Dominance]

“OnE mOrE sEaSoN”

Who cares? You obviously do. I think everyone was aware. He is not a generational prospect.

He doesn’t have a Finnish prospect to push this year, so he’s just staying in practice.

 

[Dominance]

is his low goal total a concern?

Not in the slightest. He’s been there, done that and has visibly evolved his game since he first entered the QMJHL. I have zero doubt that he could have 50, even 60 or more goals if he played the way he did in his rookie season. He’s looking for the pass more frequently, and his increasing overall point totals reflect the success of that evolution. Moreover, he showed at the WJC that he is capable of putting the puck in the net himself whenever he dedicates himself to that task (see: multiple clutch powerplay goals where he chose the wrist shot over the passing option).

 

[nbwingsfan]

is his low goal total a concern?

I certainly wouldn’t call 42, 37 and 35 (in 50 games) as “low”...

As others have pointed out, in his rookie season he had to do a lot on his own hence the higher goal total. He’s evolved his game tremendously to add more of a playmaking aspect to his game.

 

[Tutu to]

He doesn’t have a Finnish prospect to push this year, so he’s just staying in practice.

Has there ever been a finish prospect at the level of Lafrenierre?

 

[Nabrules]

Has there ever been a finish prospect at the level of Lafrenierre?

Laine.

 

[Debrincat93]

sorry if answered already but if you had to compare his style to a current NHLer, who might it be? style, not offensive upside.
thanks

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

Laine.

"At the level of Lafreniere"

 

[No ReGretzkys]

sorry if answered already but if you had to compare his style to a current NHLer, who might it be? style, not offensive upside.
thanks

Huberdeau 100% for me

 

[Dominance]

Huberdeau 100% for me

I can see where you are coming from, but Lafreniere’s drive and two-way physical engagement is on another stratosphere. Moreover, I think his skating and shot will be markedly superior, as well, if not when he enters the league then by the time he hits his peak.

 

[Nabrules]

"At the level of Lafreniere"

Classic recency bias. Laine dominated the wjs just like Lafreniere while doing it as a year younger,
won playoff MVP in a men’s league and then went to the senior men’s championships against nhl stars and won the tournament MVP.

It’s perfectly fine to think Lafreniere is the better prospect but don’t act like he’s a clear cut better prospect then what laine was.

 

[Tutu to]

Laine.

I don’t think so