F Alexis Lafreniere - Rimouski Oceanic, QMJHL (2020 Draft) Part 2

[Jabba11]

Over Dahlin? I don't think so.

I'm not saying that can't change a year from now, but from what I've seen of Laf so far, I don't know if he has the same kind of potential I see in Dahlin.

Dahlin is special true. For Montreal, I’d pick Laf because of the lack of Québécois superstars in the league and I would love to see him thrive and challenge in this city.

 

[fr9dd9]

So Lafreniere will not play u18 wc cuz of QMJHL?!, Thats to fkn bad... Im going to umea in sweden to watch the canada - fin game.. Hoped so see him there vs anton lundell the top pick from Finland in next nhl draft....

 

[Breakfast of Champs]

So Lafreniere will not play u18 wc cuz of QMJHL?!, Thats to fkn bad... Im going to umea in sweden to watch the canada - fin game.. Hoped so see him there vs anton lundell the top pick from Finland in next nhl draft....

Canada often doesn't have their top guys because of CHL playoffs. A championship with their teammates they spent the entire year or maybe multiple years with trying to accomplish is usually more coveted than a 2 week tournament.

Besides, Laf has played in U20s already so HC would likely have "graduated" him past U18s even if he was available.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Well, that's all she wrote for Lafreniére, Huskies sweep Oceanic 4-zip
Alexis scored 9 goals,15 assists, in 13 play-off games, that gives him 1.85 ppg, strong play-off performance by him.

Does u18 team Canada have roster spot available?

 

[Gold Standard]

Well, that's all she wrote for Lafreniére, Huskies sweep Oceanic 4-zip
Alexis scored 9 goals,15 assists, in 13 play-off games, that gives him 1.85 ppg, strong play-off performance by him.

Does u18 team Canada have roster spot available?

no, they do not. and even if they did I wouldn't being him over to play a medal game. just not worth it. I'd rather go with the guys I have in the room instead of trying to airlift a jetlagged player into the roster.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

= 46 goals, 83 assists, 129 points, +62 with 88 penalty minutes for the Oceanic this season, in all competitions

Hlinka-Gretzky Cup + WJC for team Canada, 6 goals, 6 assists, 12 points

= 52 goals, 89 assists, 141 points, +64 (no +/- record from Hlinka) with 92 penalty minutes in all competitions


PS. Crosby in his D-1 season, 166 points in all competitions, 166 vs 141, not that big of a difference if you ask me

 

[Artorius Horus T]

no, they do not. and even if they did I wouldn't being him over to play a medal game. just not worth it. I'd rather go with the guys I have in the room instead of trying to airlift a jetlagged player into the roster.

Yeah, you are right.

 

[TheFinnishTrap]

= 46 goals, 83 assists, 129 points, +62 with 88 penalty minutes for the Oceanic this season, in all competitions

Hlinka-Gretzky Cup + WJC for team Canada, 6 goals, 6 assists, 12 points

= 52 goals, 89 assists, 141 points, +64 (no +/- record from Hlinka) with 92 penalty minutes in all competitions


PS. Crosby in his D-1 season, 166 points in all competitions, 166 vs 141, not that big of a difference if you ask me

I don't think this is an objective way of comparing prospects.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

I don't think this is an objective way of comparing prospects.

I agree, but its still interesting, can't deny that.

 

[Jabba11]

Lafreniere over Jack Hughes for me. No matter what people say. Laf reminds me a lot of MacKinnon. Very powerful skater and oozing talent.

 

[BondraTime]

= 46 goals, 83 assists, 129 points, +62 with 88 penalty minutes for the Oceanic this season, in all competitions

Hlinka-Gretzky Cup + WJC for team Canada, 6 goals, 6 assists, 12 points

= 52 goals, 89 assists, 141 points, +64 (no +/- record from Hlinka) with 92 penalty minutes in all competitions


PS. Crosby in his D-1 season, 166 points in all competitions, 166 vs 141, not that big of a difference if you ask me

It is when you consider Crosby was in his 16 year old season and Laf was in his 17 year old season

 

[Thebesthockey]

Is he on a plane to the U18 ?

also..for next year..i see europe elite league

 

[Daximus]

Is he on a plane to the U18 ?

also..for next year..i see europe elite league

No and extremely doubtful.

 

[TimeZone]

So Lafreniere will not play u18 wc cuz of QMJHL?!, Thats to fkn bad... Im going to umea in sweden to watch the canada - fin game.. Hoped so see him there vs anton lundell the top pick from Finland in next nhl draft....

Significantly better competition in the CHL, especially Playoffs than that crap tournament.

 

[SympathyForTheDevils]

Congratulations to Lafrenière for winning the 2019 CHL Player of the Year award!

First to receive this award in his D-1 season since Tavares, I think.

 

[yeaher]

= 46 goals, 83 assists, 129 points, +62 with 88 penalty minutes for the Oceanic this season, in all competitions

Hlinka-Gretzky Cup + WJC for team Canada, 6 goals, 6 assists, 12 points

= 52 goals, 89 assists, 141 points, +64 (no +/- record from Hlinka) with 92 penalty minutes in all competitions


PS. Crosby in his D-1 season, 166 points in all competitions, 166 vs 141, not that big of a difference if you ask me

It's like 15% difference, it's noticeable.

 

[wings5]

Significantly better competition in the CHL, especially Playoffs than that crap tournament.

Maybe just simply because of the older age , players would face more skilled players than they'd typically face in the CHL playing against top Nations however. U-18 NTDP can beat any CHL team , especially this years version.

 

[McNurse]

Wow CHL player of the year, didn’t expect that

 

[Dominance]

Wow CHL player of the year, didn’t expect that

Why? Sure there were other great players, but Lafreniere was consistently dominant. He’s an incredible prospect.

 

[McNurse]

Why? Sure there were other great players, but Lafreniere was consistently dominant. He’s an incredible prospect.

Didn’t mean for it to sound snide, I’m genuinely surprised he won it especially in his draft -1

 

[Kotkaniemi15]

Lafreniere getting picked by the Habs with the draft in Montreal is destiny at this point.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Lafreniere getting picked by the Habs with the draft in Montreal is destiny at this point.

No it isnt.

 

[Kotkaniemi15]

No it isnt.

Ok Leafs fan

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Ok Leafs fan

Destiny isnt a real thing boss. The Leafs picked Matthew's in Buffalo. Your going to be a middling team and end up with a pick in the teens to early 20s. Why even bother getting your hopes up lol.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

He's coming to Ottawa to become Daigle 2.0.