Watching him fly around out there all night, Lafreniere is legitimately looking like a first overall pick. I swear, if you didn’t know anything about these players and were just watching you’d be like “yeah 10 and 13 are star forwards” no question. Lafreniere legit looked like the best skater on the ice half the game tonight. Every time he’s out there he’s smooth and silky and flying and creating chances.
And honestly, Rempe is a far better hockey player than he’s getting credit for. He’s raw for the nhl but it feels like he’s not even remotely out of place, if anything it feels like he’s more effective than your average fourth liner. His length just makes him a pressure machine, it felt like any time he was closing on a Blues’ D they were peeing their pants, not even just fear of being hit but because his closing speed is so fast bc of his length I think he’s just catching everyone by surprise. His hands are surprisingly good in tight, good release in that shot, he’s good on the forecheck.
Wennberg is gonna be huge as the 3C. It’s just such a big upgrade, no offense to Jonny. Roszlivic is fast and skilled and shifty and intriguing.