GDT: NEW YORK RANGERS WIN NHL DRAFT LOTTERY

[EdJovanovski]

So, on a fun, somewhat-related note, how much fun will it be to start a franchise mode in NHL 21 in a few weeks?

It doesn’t come out in a few weeks it’s delayed this year

 

[NYSPORTS]

2020 NHL Mock Draft & Simulator | Tankathon

Role reversal - Very fun playing the draft simulation when the Rangers don’t get it now. Ahhh, got it wrong simulator lol

 

[mas0764]

Hes below McDavid (so is the rest of the universe) but right there with the next group of guys.

This is a franchise bell cow and our next captain.

I'm not trying to be argumentative, but do you have expert opinions on that to cite?

Because I keep reading he's a cut below, more like the Kakko/Hughes level.

Which is still great for us.

 

[mas0764]

Come on back Lias, you can be our fourth line center on a superteam.

 

[ohbaby]

Lafreniere scored more goals than Mario, their first year in juniors. Lafreniere is second all time in that category. Of course Mario killed it in his next two years scoring 184 and 282 pts compared to Lafreniere's 105 and 112. So ok, he's no Mario Lemieux, but then again who is?

Doubt very much he makes much of an impact as a 19 year old next year, but his future along with Kakko looks very bright.

 

[mas0764]

LA fan here in peace, who has been analyzing the top eight for the last two months.

For all the Ranger fans asking how he compares to Kakko...he doesn’t.

He’s very close to Auston Matthews as a winger. Physically talented, polished, and all the drive you could wish for.

What's your take on Kakko then?

 

[BKGooner]

Wait and see how the playoffs go. Maybe a team who thinks they should be a competitor gets bounced and wants to address a weakness. Buchnevich and and an add on might sound good to say Colorado. Yes, I still want Newhook.

 

[Leetch3]

I think I sprained my finger liking all the posts in this thread...LET"S GO!!

 

[Edge]

A look at the past two draft lotteries:

2020

OH MY GOD!!!!!!

I think i just broke my hand!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

2019

 

[The New Russian Five]

I’m still in shock and can’t believe we basically have this guy. Before the lottery, I was speculating that if we won, I would consider making a deal with Ottawa (though I would want AT LEAST #3 and #5). However, now that we actually won, unless a team’s GM has the IQ of a peanut and is willing to give us multiple elite, cost-controlled talent and 1st round picks (which won’t happen), I don’t want to trade Lafreniere and it’s not even close. I mean, he probably has the most value out of anyone in the league other than McDavid. He’s cost-controlled for so many years, he’s probably going to be the best player (that’s on an ELC) in the league, his ceiling is probably just short of McDavid, and he can possibly put up 1st line production immediately, especially if the season begins late. The only problem is that he’s not a center, but oh well. I’m not going to cry about it.

I think your expectations of him are just a tad high. He's more than a tad short of McDavid's calibre. From what I have read think more along the lines of a Tavares, which we should all be super happy to have. Franchise player, but not generational.

 

[Baby Punisher]

Suddenly the Lias Anderson debacle doesn't seem so bad now. Just cut that anchor loose and leave it sea.

 

[mas0764]

You know he reads here.

 

[Ghost of jas]

I'm not trying to be argumentative, but do you have expert opinions on that to cite?

Because I keep reading he's a cut below, more like the Kakko/Hughes level.

Which is still great for us.

Just how good is Alexis Lafreniere?

While Lafreniere isn’t going to score 90 points in his rookie season, he may very well reach that in year two or three. With his skill set, combined with all the projections, Lafreniere is a special talent that I think can grow, quite quickly, into one of the premier players in the NHL. He may never reach that Crosby or McDavid echelon, but he can come pretty close.

Who is Alexis Lafreniere? Canadian forward consensus first-overall pick in 2020 NHL draft | Sporting News

"A gifted and versatile scoring winger with outstanding hockey sense and the ability to elevate his game when the situation calls for it, Lafreniere possesses many traits that scream elite and potential NHL superstar. From his deadly wrist shot to his superior playmaking and vision, the St. Eustache native checks every block imaginable when it comes to possessing the puck. What makes Lafreniere unique, however, is his insanely high compete level, tenacity on the puck, physicality, and selflessness. Play him on a line with equally heralded or accomplished prospects, and he’ll make it a point to tap into their strengths rather than make himself the center of attention." — Steve Kournianos, The Draft Analyst

 

[Boris Zubov]

How much do you think Sheary would ask for? he wouldn't be a terrible third liner with some great experience playing alongside Crosby.

He didn't have a good year. I'd try and give him like $2.5 and see what his camp says.

Another hard pass. We don't need a guy who's only production came from playing on Sindy's wing.

 

[simon IC]

Congratulations Rangers from the Blues board! I wanted you guys to get the 1OA!

 

[Crease]

Suddenly the Lias Anderson debacle doesn't seem so bad now. Just cut that anchor loose and leave it sea.

I had been thinking earlier how if Andersson was the player the Rangers thought he would be, they wouldn’t have been in a position to win this draft lottery.

 

[Boris Zubov]

Rangers need toughness would anyone trade the 1st overall for Ryan Reaves. I think that is fair trade on both sides. We need a tough guy for our young talent. !st overall for Ryan Reaves. we might have to throw in a prospect as well though.
I am only joking of course

Don't quit your day job.

 

[Rorschach]

What's your take on Kakko then?

Kakko is a very nice player and should be an all-star at least five seasons in his career. He could be an A captain as well in the future. Lafreniere could be the next Brian Leetch with a slice of Messier, the player that defines an era and should wear the C.

 

[mas0764]

Lafreniere - Zibanejad - Kakko
Panarin - DeAngelo

that PP...

You can't even find room for Fox or Trouba.

 

[Edge]

Just how good is Alexis Lafreniere?

While Lafreniere isn’t going to score 90 points in his rookie season, he may very well reach that in year two or three. With his skill set, combined with all the projections, Lafreniere is a special talent that I think can grow, quite quickly, into one of the premier players in the NHL. He may never reach that Crosby or McDavid echelon, but he can come pretty close.

Who is Alexis Lafreniere? Canadian forward consensus first-overall pick in 2020 NHL draft | Sporting News

"A gifted and versatile scoring winger with outstanding hockey sense and the ability to elevate his game when the situation calls for it, Lafreniere possesses many traits that scream elite and potential NHL superstar. From his deadly wrist shot to his superior playmaking and vision, the St. Eustache native checks every block imaginable when it comes to possessing the puck. What makes Lafreniere unique, however, is his insanely high compete level, tenacity on the puck, physicality, and selflessness. Play him on a line with equally heralded or accomplished prospects, and he’ll make it a point to tap into their strengths rather than make himself the center of attention." — Steve Kournianos, The Draft Analyst

One of the things I said about Hughes last year, and a reason I had him ahead of Kakko, was his ability to raise the play of everyone around him. I talked about how lines fall into place around him, match-ups fall into line around him, everything shifts because he is on the team.

Lafreniere has that exact same ability, and then some.

If this kid fulfills his potential, his presence will resonate through the entire roster.

 

[mas0764]

This team is gonna be like when I'd play NHL '08 and force-trade for all the high first round draft picks and build a Rangers super team of 22 year old kids.

 

[Rangerfan4life90]

One of the things I said about Hughes last year, and a reason I had him ahead of Kakko, was his ability to raise the play of everyone around him. I talked about how lines fall into place around him, match-ups fall into line around him, everything shifts because he is on the team.

Lafreniere has that exact same ability, and then some.

If this kid fulfills his potential, his presence will resonate through the entire roster.

At this point, do you wish we would have been able to draft Hughes instead of Kakko?

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

I think I just filled the cup

 

[Edge]

Suddenly the Lias Anderson debacle doesn't seem so bad now. Just cut that anchor loose and leave it sea.

It sucks that he isn't here trying to grow into a Mike Ricci role.

 

[mas0764]

It sucks that he isn't here trying to grow into a Mike Ricci role.

There's still a chance.