Rangers’ Lafreniere Can Switch to Off Wing and Play Minutes

2 years ago  /  The Hockey Writers

All signs point to the promoting the 2020 first overall selection, Alexis Lafreniere, to the right-wing spot on the top line. For the 20-year-old forward, this would require a move from the left wing, his strong side, and his primary position. Playing for Rimouski, he finished that season with 112 points in 52 games, a whopping total that led to his number one selection in the 2020 draft. Having a front-row seat to Lafreniere’s play three times in 2019-20, Coach Goyens was able to give an inside look at the 20-year-old’s skill set. “I had the [let’s call it] the privilege, and not so privilege, of coaching against him at times,” Goyens said....

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