News and Updates from the dull month of August.
Alexis Lafreniere Poised for a Prove It Season:
The ping pong ball pick and Rimoulski superstar inked a two-year deal worth an annual average of $2.3 million dollars.
"Lafranchise" has suited up for 216 NHL games, recording 47 goals, 44 assists, and 91 points.
The 21-year-old hopeful star's fresh contract mirrors the organization's forecast for the young buck, to perform on Broadway or hail a taxi.
The Athletic Ranks New York's Prospect Pool No.15 (LINK HERE):
Master hockey analyst Corey Pronman ranks the New York Rangers in the teens of his prospect pool bracket.
The top 5 prospects are rounded out by Alexis Lafreniere, Kaapo Kakko, Gabriel Perreault, Braden Schneider, and Brennan Othmann.
The Rangers fell from its previous No.9 ranking in 2022, where Vitaly Kravstov was the team's 8th-ranked prospect, and Miller earned the 2nd placement.
Breadman in the Top 10:
NHL Network ranked the "Bread Man" as the ninth-best player in the National Hockey League on August 17th.
Panarin enters his fifth season in New York, looking for redemption following a lackluster playoff series against the New Jersey Devils.
Adam Fox is the Rangers Brad Park 2.0:
NHL Network would go on to rank Adam Fox as the second-best defenseman following his fourth professional season.
The 2021 Norris Trophy winner will be vital to the Blueshirt's success in 2024, as the club contends for a Stanley Cup championship in the toughest division in hockey.
It's fair to say the comparison can be made to the Crosby and McDavid conversation (per Jonny Lazarus), or Brad Park and Bobby Orr...
Chris Kreider is a Married Man:
The long-time Rangers forward is now a married man. A polar opposite personality from the fashion magazine swag of Henrik Lundqvist and the media buzz of Sean Avery excited fans in a humdrum offseason with videos and photos of his wedding that surfaced online.
Mika Zibanejad stood by his side as Kreider's best man. From the limited photos and videos available, Kevin Shattenkirk, Marc Staal, and Ryan Strome were in attendance.
Congratulations to the Kreiders!
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