The New York Rangers have locked their ascending winger Alexis Lafreniere to a long-term extension. According to the team, Lafreniere inked a seven-year deal that will keep him with the organization through the 2031-32 season.
The Rangers didn’t disclose the financial terms of the agreement, but sources close to the organization say Lafreniere will receive $52 million during the duration of the extension.
“I’m happy to be done with it and fired up to stay for seven years,” Lafreniere told reporters on Saturday. “It’s nice to get it done, and now I can just focus on the season and try to help the team win.”
The Rangers selected Alexis Lafreniere as the first overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, and they had huge expectations for him. However, Lafreniere was solid but not even close to great in his first three seasons, prompting some fans and analysts to deem him a bust.
Lafreniere finally had his breakthrough last season, scoring 28 goals and adding 29 assists for a total of 57 points. He also had 16 points in the Stanley Cup playoffs, helping the team to the Eastern Conference finals.
Lafreniere carried over his good form to 2024-25 and has seven points (four goals and three assists) throughout the first seven games of the season.
