Jason Chen and Michael Amato discuss potential breakout seasons – finally – from Alexis Lafrenière and Kaapo Kakko for the Rangers, and which one you should pick
As part of the Metro Division preview, the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast hosts Jason Chen and Michael Amato discuss some burning questions regarding the New York Rangers.
With Jonathan Quick in the back nine of his career, look for Igor Shesterkin to carry a huge workload this season. Shesterkin's slated to be a top-five goalie in fantasy this season.
It’s been four years since the Rangers drafted Kaapo Kakko second overall and three years since Alexis Lafrenière was drafted first overall. We’ve seen incremental improvements, but the lack of ice time on a win-now squad laden with veterans have hampered their developments.
Will Kakko or Lafrenière break out this season? Perhaps both? The Rangers seem committed to their development, moving Lafrenière to the right wing so he’s not always stuck behind Artemi Panarin and Chris Kreider. The analytics favor Kakko, and both him and Lafrenière have taken turns skating in the top six. Who do you draft and who has more keeper value?
Alexis Lafrenière vs. Kaapo KakkoCheck out the full episode below on your preferred platform. New episodes drop every Monday at 11 a.m. ET.
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