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On YouTubeNew York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / November 1
Rangers prospect development concerns are overblown 
There’s been a lot of talk from people (me included) that the New York Rangers prospect development is terrible and will forever impact their ability to develop young players.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 30
NHL Rumors: Hyman’s Return, Lafreniere Shade, Penguins Pivot
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, has the hot start by the Pittsburgh Penguins changed their mentality on the 2025-26 season? Are they rethinking their strategy to get younger and potentially sell off certain assets?
The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz
How many of the players with at least 80 points in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in five minutes?
New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 30
Rangers’ Lafreniere Under Pressure Amid Growing Trade Rumors
Alexis Lafreniere, the 2020 first overall pick, is facing more scrutiny than ever as the New York Rangers navigate a mixed start to the season. Head coach Mike Sullivan, speaking after a recent game, acknowledged the winger’s talent but suggested the results haven’t matched expectations.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
NHL News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 29
A first overall disappointment: Is Lafreniere a bust?
When the Rangers front office decided to release the now famous letter during the 2017-2018 NHL season, it signaled the beginning of the end of that current core of players.
New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / October 28
Rangers Aren’t Getting Enough From Alexis Lafreniere
The New York Rangers are off to a disappointing 3-5-2 start and have lost consecutive games to the previously winless San Jose Sharks and the Calgary Flames, who had lost eight games in a row.
New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 24
Will Cuylle and Alexis Lafreniere look lost
The Rangers will only go as far as their limited skill will take them. We’ve seen this on full display, as the Vincent Trocheck injury has truly exposed the lack of skill at the top and bottom of the lineup.
New York Rangers News / Athlon Sports / October 24
Time Is Running Out for Rangers’ Alexis Lafreniere to Prove His Worth
Former No. 1 overall draft pick Alexis Lafreniere must raise his game to ensure that he will remain in a New York Rangers uniform for years to come. The 24-year-old wing has recorded just three points through the first nine games of the 2025-26 season.
New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / October 22
Rangers coach eyes ‘another level’ for Alexis Lafreniere, Will Cuylle
The New York Rangers need much more from young top-six forwards Alexis Lafreniere and Will Cuylle, whose combined slow start mirrors that of the team.
New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 22
On Alexis Lafreniere, patience, and rivals
When the Rangers selected Alexis Lafreniere first overall in 2020, a year after taking Kaapo Kakko second overall in 2019, both players should have been treated like marquee talents by the Rangers in the midst of a rebuild on the fly.
New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / October 5
Rangers could complement J.T. Miller, Mika Zibanejad with different forward profile
This experiment could work for different reasons.
New York Rangers News / Last Word On Sports / August 29
NHL Rumours: Former New York Rangers Top Pick Could be in Play
It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We eagerly await the start of training camp in September. However, there’s plenty to talk about when it comes roster moves.
NHL News / Yardbarker / August 21
NHL players with the most to prove for 2025-26 season
Some players have already solidified themselves as superstars, and others are still finding their way.
New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / June 16
Rangers News & Rumors: Zibanejad, Gavrikov, Lafreniere
The New York Rangers missed the playoffs this season, and while they have been making some much-needed changes to their roster over the last little while, they will soon need to figure out what they plan to do with the extra cap space.
New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / June 14
Drury Must Avoid a Buchnevich Situation With Miller and Lafreniere
The New York Rangers‘ offseason has officially begun, and it started with a major move. The longest tenured player on the team, Chris Kreider, was traded to the Anaheim Ducks in a deal that saw the Rangers gain $6.5 million in much-needed cap space to make other moves this offseason to improve the team for next season.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 10
Six underachievers who could be the NHL's next Sam Bennett
Would a change of scenery do these players some good?
New York Rangers News / Blade of Steel / May 23
Six Teams Reportedly Eyeing Rangers' Former First Overall Pick
Alexis Lafreniere has struggled to reach his potential in New York, and now, several candidates have emerged as landing spots for the former No. 1 overall pick.
New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / May 16
Pundit Suggests 6 Potential Offseason Trade Destinations for Rangers’ Alexis Lafreniere
The New York Rangers are likely going to try and put their 2024-25 season behind them after a disastrous campaign and shift their focus onto the offseason and try to improve their roster so that they can make a playoff run next season.
New York Rangers News / Blade of Steel / April 25
Concerning News Emerges Regarding Alexis Lafreniere's Future With the Rangers
Rangers GM Chris Drury was recently extended to a new contract in New York and it's expected he'll make several moves this offseason, some more shocking than others.
New York Rangers News / Field Level Media / October 26, 2024
Rangers' Alexis Lafreniere on 7-year deal: 'I love playing here'
New York Rangers forward Alexis Lafreniere was all smiles as he sat in front of his locker on Saturday morning, one day after signing a seven-year contract extension.
New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / October 25, 2024
Reported megadeal for young Rangers star will end up being a bargain
The New York Rangers have reportedly agreed to terms with Alexis Lafreniere, one of their top young players, on Friday and it could end up being an incredible win-win deal for both the team and player.
New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25, 2024
Rangers nearing seven-year extension with star winger
The New York Rangers are working to secure a long-term contract extension with young winger Alexis Lafreniere.
New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / October 24, 2024
From 'bust' to star: The steady rise of Alexis Lafreniere
It really feels like, despite his steady improvement, Lafreniere isn’t close to his ceiling yet.
New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / October 12, 2024
Will Alexis Lafreniere sign a long-term extension with the Rangers?
Is a long-term extension on the table for Lafreniere?
New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 24, 2024
Rangers, former No. 1 overall pick not expected to negotiate extension this summer
A former No. 1 overall pick is set to become eligible for an extension, but it doesn't sound like either side is in a rush to get something done.
New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / May 22, 2024
Watch: Own goal late dooms Rangers in Game 1 of ECF
Rangers winger Alexis Lafreniere inadvertently knocked the puck past his own netminder, Igor Shesterkin.
New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / January 16, 2024
Rangers’ Lafreniere Making Strong Case for Massive Extension
The New York Rangers were over the moon when they won the draft lottery back in 2020 and earned the privilege of selecting first overall in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft.
New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / December 6, 2023
Alexis Lafreniere’s breakout this season may be the key to the Rangers’ future success
It can’t be overstated how important Lafreniere finally figuring out his NHL game is to the future success of the Rangers.
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