GDT: NEW YORK RANGERS WIN NHL DRAFT LOTTERY

[GeorgeKaplan]

Laf is just what this team needs in terms of leadership. This is the type of guy who gets named captain when they’re 20/21 years old and no one blinks an eye.

He strikes me as one of those borderline psychopath level competitive guys

 

[Edge]

People trying to pronounce his name: Bad

Poor Mike Rupp.

Been there.

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

Question.. And I'll assume he is but is Lafreniere ready for the big game?

Will he slot into next year's lineup right away?

Will DQ start him on the 4th line?

Kidding on the last part..Well kinda lol

I'll put it this way, he's a guy who should win the Calder next year

 

[Pitaya]

is that good?

Doesn’t look generational with those numbers. Is that right now or what they project him to be?

I think Lafreniere and Hughes (Jack) are similar tier prospects - and whether you want to argue Jack isnt doesnt matter, Im simply stating it to make the following point:

They're not generational but franchise-changing. Below the McDavid/Crosby/Ovechkin/Malkin tier and more in the Matthews/Kane/Kucherov/Eichel tier

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

Skating is important. But people are fixated on straight-ahead speed and not nearly enough on agility, deceptiveness, and how difficult someone is to contain.

I am still 50/50 on the "Ottawa, what'll you offer me?" train, because I like Byfield, Stültze, and Sanderson a ton...

But based on my limited viewings, Lafrenière has some Gretzky to him in terms of not blowing the doors off anyone, but incredible in slipping in and around people.

 

[Leonardo87]

Getting swept doesn’t feel so bad now. Lol.

 

[NYR94]

He strikes me as one of those borderline psychopath level competitive guys

I didn't know this about him but...

 

[NYRangers0723]

I wonder if winning the lottery impact what we do with the Carolina pick at all especially if Carolina loses. If that happens the pick will be probably around 21-22 which is a decent spot in a deep draft. Maybe we package that with other pieces? Although I’m not a big fan of trading first rounders either unless it’s a no brained

 

[LeetchisGod]

He strikes me as one of those borderline psychopath level competitive guys

Something this franchise has lacked since Messier.

 

[stan the caddy]

I'd love a tshirt with that ping pong ball on it. The ball needs a nickname. I would buy a jersey with it's name on the back. The ball itself should be displayed at MSG.

 

[ohbaby]

I never thought I would be so happy getting swept out of the playoffs.

Edit: Leonardo beat me to it. LOL

 

[NYR]

I'll put it this way, he's a guy who should win the Calder next year

#Sweet Georgie Boy!

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

Something this franchise has lacked since Messier.

Probably doesn't count as much because of the position he plays, but Hank's right up there

 

[Edge]

I think Lafreniere and Hughes (Jack) are similar tier prospects - and whether you want to argue Jack isnt doesnt matter, Im simply stating it to make the following point:

They're not generational but franchise-changing. Below the McDavid/Crosby/Ovechkin/Malkin tier and more in the Matthews/Kane/Kucherov/Eichel tier

I would agree with that, I'd put him in the Matthews/Kane tier.

In fact, Lafreniere's end-result could look eerily similar to Kane's. They are different players, who would arrive at their destination by different means. But Lafreniere's stat line and results could look very, very similar.

 

[bleedblue94]

@aufheben

Puck Skills: 70/80
Hockey Sense: 70/80
Competitiveness: 75/80
Shot: 65/80
Skating: 65/80

Love the competitiveness slot. Players w skill and drive tend to lead and define the identity of a team

 

[nyrage]

Question.. And I'll assume he is but is Lafreniere ready for the big game?

Will he slot into next year's lineup right away?

Will DQ start him on the 4th line?

Kidding on the last part..Well kinda lol

Don't even joke like that. You know Quinn is playing with the McKegg, PDG, and Howden line combos tonight.

 

[CasusBelli]

I didn't know this about him but...

He and CK will get along famously then.

 

[ohbaby]

Any interviews with JD saying Oh Baby yet? LOL

 

[LeetchisGod]

Probably doesn't count as much because of the position he plays, but Hank's right up there

True but a goalie can only do so much.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

How would you guys have felt if we won against Carolina and they won the lottery?

 

[Edge]

I am still 50/50 on the "Ottawa, what'll you offer me?" train, because I like Byfield, Stültze, and Sanderson a ton...

But based on my limited viewings, Lafrenière has some Gretzky to him in terms of not blowing the doors off anyone, but incredible in slipping in and around people.

In fairness, if the conversation takes place, it'll be initiated on Ottawa's end.

There was grumbling over the last few weeks that whoever won the lottery should expect a call from The Sens and that they would be aggressive in their offers.

Now, what does aggressive mean? That's somewhat unknown. But I would be shocked if these two teams didn't at least chat. There's history there. There's a reason to talk. And there's too many people commenting about Ottawa's potential mindset for it not to be a thing.

 

[Pitaya]

I would agree with that, I'd put him in the Matthews/Kane tier.

In fact, Lafreniere's end-result could look eerily similar to Kane's. They are different players, who would arrive at their destination by different means. But Lafreniere's stat line and results could look very, very similar.

I personally think Lafreniere will play more like Matthews while Jack is a Kane (in terms of their playstyles), but all their ceilings being relative were talking insane talents with top-5 player of that season potential each year when theyre finally cookin with gas. Art Ross candidates in the future is how I see them

 

[NYR94]

I thought the Ottawa trade possibility was interesting but after hearing things like 100 point potential and future captain I think we should just draft the kid. Sounds like too special a package of skills to pass up.

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

True but a goalie can only do so much.

And when his competitiveness spills over, everyone here gets mad at him for yelling at players on his team

 

[NYR]

Don't even joke like that. You know Quinn is playing with the McKegg, PDG, and Howden line combos tonight.

Sorry but honestly.. He's gonna get a sniff on the top line then ends up on the 3rd..
DQ is a #clownsauce