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So, you thought Alexis Lafreniere was having a breakout season? Wait til you hear what his former New York Rangers teammate Adam Edstrom is doing in Nashville.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 28

Alexis Lafreniere Has Been Everything NY Rangers Could Have Hoped for This Season

The New York Rangers are in the middle of a much-needed break with a strange schedule that has them off for five days. Through 14 games, there have been

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / October 25

Rangers Daily: Lafreniere, Fox appreciation; Quinn Hughes back in Vancouver

Though the New York Rangers offense features a pretty balanced attack, there are two players that stand out through the first 13 games this season — Alexis Lafreniere and Adam Fox.

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New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / October 23

Is this finally the year of the Alexis Lafreniere breakout?

Macklin Celebrini was drafted first overall in 2024. He already has 192 points in 161 games for a points-per-game average of 1.19. Alexis Lafrenière was selected four years before that.

Leafs pull out victory over Rangers on Troy Stecher's last-minute goal

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NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 17

Alexis Lafreniere just needed a chance

I am willing to admit that I am often wrong about the New York Rangers. Any writer who claims otherwise is lying (cough, Dave, cough). However, as Alexis Lafreniere continues to improve during his NHL career, I feel vindicated.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

Alexis Lafreniere’s Breakout Is Contributing to the Rangers’ Impressive Start

The New York Rangers have been one of the more surprising teams in the NHL to start this season. After finishing last in the Eastern Conference a season ago, they have gotten off to a 6-2-0 start and are one point back of the Carolina Hurricanes for first in the Metropolitan Division and first in the entire league.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 14

Alexis Lafreniere may be having breakout at perfect time for Rangers

When the New York Rangers won the 2020 NHL Draft Lottery and landed forward Alexis Lafreniere, the expectation, as it is with any No. 1 overall pick, was that he would become a franchise cornerstone and star-level player.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / October 14

The NHL's early-season breakout players in 2026-27

While established superstars continue to dominate the headlines, a handful of former first-round picks are beginning to take significant steps forward in their development.

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New York Rangers News / Field Level Media / October 13

Alexis Lafreniere scores twice, Rangers beat Lightning to stay unbeaten at home

Alexis Lafreniere scored twice in the first period to continue his hot start as the New York Rangers remained unbeaten on home ice with a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 13

Alexis Lafreniere Earns Recognition Producing for NY Rangers

Entering the 2026-27 NHL regular season, expectations were rising for forward Alexis Lafreniere. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, he hasn’t quite lived up to the lofty standards that come with being selected in that spot.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 12

Metro Notes: Barzal, Lafreniere, Bezeau

The New York Islanders could get one of their best forwards back from injury at some point soon. Head coach Peter DeBoer told the media today, including Stefen Rosner of The Elmonters, that the team is hopeful Mathew Barzal will be able to return to the lineup without much further delay.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 12

Alexis Lafreniere Starting To Reach Potential With NY Rangers

The New York Rangers are coming off an impressive win against the Vancouver Canucks in the first game without Igor Shesterkin. While the future for the rest of the team is uncertain, they do have some encouraging things to build upon. Through seven games, the Rangers have been able to get off to a strong start with a record of 5-2.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 6

Alexis Lafreniere nets hat trick as Rangers down Islanders

Alexis Lafreniere finished off his third career hat trick by scoring twice into an empty net and added an assist as the host New York Rangers pulled away for a 5-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 6

Alexis Lafreniere, Oliver Bjorkstrand Lead NY Rangers Over NY Islanders

The New York Rangers came into their matchup on Tuesday night against the New York Islanders with a three-game winning streak and also with a perfect record so far at home this year.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / September 9

Rangers Counting on Breakout Seasons From Lafreniere & Perreault

The New York Rangers are looking to get back to being competitive this season after missing the playoffs the last two seasons. Even though they finished last in the Eastern Conference last season, there was still some good to come out of an overall poor year.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / August 17

Rangers Need Consistency From Alexis Lafreniere This Season

During Alexis Lafreniere’s six seasons with the New York Rangers, he has had some great hot streaks, but he has also had a lot of cold stretches. Last season, he struggled early on but played well on a new line in the second half to end the season on a high note.

New York Rangers News / The Sick Podcast / June 11

Should The Habs Bring Lafreniere Back Home?

Over the last week or so, there has been a lot of chatter on whether or not the Montreal Canadiens should consider bringing New York Rangers forward Alexis Lafreniere back to his home province.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / May 7

New York Rangers’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Alexis Lafreniere

The New York Rangers selected Alexis Lafreniere first overall in the 2020 NHL Draft, and the winger has had an inconsistent six seasons with New York. At times, he has struggled, but he also has had some great stretches of play, and he was a bright spot in the second half of this season.

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / January 25

Is Alexis Lafreniere a building block for the Rangers?

With the Rangers facing another retool, is Lafreniere a part of the long term plan or could he be among the players moved?

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New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / October 5, 2025

Rangers could complement J.T. Miller, Mika Zibanejad with different forward profile

This experiment could work for different reasons.

NHL insider shares promising news on Conor Sheary's future with Rangers

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NHL News / Yardbarker / August 21, 2025

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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.

Rangers reassign key enforcer to AHL

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New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / October 24, 2024