Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/815e874d-dc42-4fee-960d-d50804e8f9ed.jpeg] Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images Despite some speculation and rumors, the New York Rangers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-rangers] should not trade Alexis Lafrenière. The 2020 first-overall pick has not quite lived up to the expectations that were placed upon him when he was drafted. Alexis Lafrenière's Newfound Confidence Was Sparked By One Simple Change [https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/deweb-519a7.appspot.com/o/posts%2FNHLNYR%2Fcontent-images%2F4c907495-7227-4297-80fb-acc931c1cb54.webp?alt=media] Alexis Lafrenière's Newfound Confidence Was Sparked By One Simple Change It’s been a strange season for Alexis Lafrenière thus far. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-rangers/latest-news/alexis-lafrenires-newfound-confidence-was-sparked-by-one-simple-change] Despite a strong 2023-24 season when he recorded 28 goals, 29 assists, and 57 points, he followed that up with a lackluster 2024-25 campaign as he regressed in every statistical category. This regression also happened after he was awarded a seven-year, $52.15 million contract extension by the Rangers. Lafrenière has been the subject of trade rumors since the Rangers season came to a close. However, now is not to trade Lafrenière. The 23-year-old still has a ton of potential and upside just to give up on him just yet. It would be foolish for Rangers president and general manager Chris Drury not to see that. At this point in time, Lafrenière is at his lowest value and the Rangers would not garner a strong enough return to validate trading such a young talent of Lafrenière’s caliber.
