Alexis Lafreniere’s Rangers role is growing — and so is his output
The correlation between Alexis Lafrenière’s expanded role and the strongest start of his NHL career is evident.

The correlation between Alexis Lafrenière’s expanded role and the strongest start of his NHL career is evident.

The New York Rangers had a disappointing 2025-2026 campaign as the team once again missed out on a postseason berth. They placed 30th in the league with a 34-39-9 record for 77 points in the standings.For a team that was expected to have a bounce back year, the results this season did not live up […] The post Rangers Could Move on from Former First Overall Pick appeared first on HEAVY.

Mika Zibanejad has played an integral role in the blossoming of rookie Gabe Perreault and former No. 1 overall pick Alexis Lafrenière on the top line.

Among the entire NHL, he sits in an eight-way tie for the third-most tip-in scores.
