News Article: Lafreniere, expected No. 1 pick in 2020 NHL Draft, to skip QMJHL season

[CasusBelli]

Is he just assuming that he’s going to make the team?

Lafreniere, expected No. 1 pick in 2020 NHL Draft, to skip QMJHL season

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[Irishguy42]

It's safer to assume he makes the team as opposed to assuming he doesn't make the team, yes.

 

[NYSPORTS]

Is he just assuming that he’s going to make the team?

Lafreniere, expected No. 1 pick in 2020 NHL Draft, to skip QMJHL season

with Covid, keep him safe and away from everybody but the Rangers.

 

[Thirty One]

Sounds lazy, IMO

 

[Fugazy]

Is he just assuming that he’s going to make the team?

Lafreniere, expected No. 1 pick in 2020 NHL Draft, to skip QMJHL season

Yes.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

Just put him CT with Miller at this point. Have him begin working out with Prentiss and living with Marty and his family.

 

[GAGLine]

He can always go back if he doesn't. And unless they changed the rule due to Covid, once he plays in the Q, he isn't eligible to play in the NHL until his season is done, except in an emergency, but that only ever happens with goalies.

 

[Thirty One]

Just put him CT with Miller at this point. Have him begin working out with Prentiss and living with Marty and his family.

He can’t play in Hartford. He’ll be in NY, where he should be.

 

[CasusBelli]

Sounds lazy, IMO

That was my thinking as well. Hopefully not another case of “I can make it off talent alone.”

 

[CasusBelli]

It's safer to assume he makes the team as opposed to assuming he doesn't make the team, yes.

Just seemed arrogant or (as another poster said) lazy at first glance.

 

[Thirty One]

I don’t think it’s a coincidence that he made this decision after the lottery. Think the Rangers wishes are reflected here.

 

[Thirty One]

Just seemed arrogant or (as another poster said) lazy at first glance.

I don’t actually think it’s lazy. Think Kakko’s world tour before coming to camp was detrimental to his rookie season. It’s a long 82 games for a rookie, no need to make it any longer. Rest is good.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

He can’t play in Hartford. He’ll be in NY, where he should be.

By CT I meant do what Miller is doing right now. Living and working out with NHLers not playing for the Wolfpack.

 

[Thirty One]

By CT I meant do what Miller is doing right now. Living and working out with NHLers not playing for the Wolfpack.

I wasn’t aware that’s what Miller was doing. Hence the confusion.

 

[GAGLine]

It could also be a decision based on safety. The OHL and WHL are starting Dec 1st. The NHL is starting Dec 1st. The Q is starting Oct 1st. Supposedly.

 

[McRanger]

Sounds lazy, IMO

He’s not even drafted and he’s already holding out.

 

[NYblades]

Doesn't want to risk an injury. Not surprising to me.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Just seemed arrogant or (as another poster said) lazy at first glance.

You clearly don't know @Thirty One

He's proven all that he needs to prove down in the Q. He's in the NHL when ever they start up again.

 

[Leetch3]

to me this is a no brainer for him. the Q season will start like 10/1 and the draft is 10/9. all that could happen is he gets hurt before the draft. smart to get drafted and then talk to the rangers about what he should do...hopefully by then we have dates set for next season training camp and then working with the rangers they can determine if its better for the kid go play somewhere for a few months or just get ready for camp

 

[Crease]

Sounds lazy, IMO

Entitled like Andersson.

 

[Polar Bear]

Super lazy. Super entitled. Worst person ever. Instantly now undraftable.

 

[Synergy27]

Just seemed arrogant or (as another poster said) lazy at first glance.

I can’t tell if you’re serious. I think you are. You really have it out for this kid eh? What’s the deal?

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

to me this is a no brainer for him. the Q season will start like 10/1 and the draft is 10/9. all that could happen is he gets hurt before the draft. smart to get drafted and then talk to the rangers about what he should do...hopefully by then we have dates set for next season training camp and then working with the rangers they can determine if its better for the kid go play somewhere for a few months or just get ready for camp

I'd get his ass down to CT or where ever and have him start training with the guys the second after he gets drafted.

 

[Polar Bear]

Just seemed arrogant or (as another poster said) lazy at first glance.

Wut?

 

[Kovalev27]

I think Mark Messier should call him and tell him if he wants to win a Stanley Cup In NY he needs to learn to play center and dominate from the middle like Mess did when he was a kid.

Too good too much vision and strength to play the wing because you don’t like to defend. Puck should be on his stick as much as possible. Maybe his skating used to hold him back or his consistency. Those aren’t weaknesses anymore. Make the switch