The most intriguing name heading into the March 3 trade deadline might not be Bo Horvat or Patrick Kane or even Ryan O’Reilly. Rather, it belongs to a former…
“I tell people I’ve got no problem with the kid,” said Rangers head coach Gerard Gallant. “He’s a 21-year-old kid, sometimes they need a little bit kick in the butt to get going again. He’s been excellent. I like the kid. He’s been excellent and he’s taken another step for us.”Article content
Though Stutzle and Raymond are playing a more prominent role than Lafreniere is this year, keep in mind that both Stutzle and Raymond are playing that role for teams that are irrelevant when it comes to the standings. As for Lafreniere, his development has taken a backseat to the Rangers’ commitment to winning a championship.Article content
If Lafreniere can continue to show that he can be productive, then maybe you don’t need to go shopping for another forward. But if it’s going to take him another year or two to develop into a player that Gallant can trust with meaningful minutes, then maybe he’s better off in Chicago or Vancouver.Article content
He doesn’t seem to care that Lafreniere was the top pick. Or that Kakko was selected second overall in 2019. If they want ice time, then they are going to have to earn it the hard way. Until then, veterans such as Jimmy Vesey and Barclay Goodrow remain ahead of Lafreniere and Kakko in the depth chart.Article content
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