Lafreniere Inks $52.15M Deal: Rangers Lock Up Rising Star

The New York Rangers secured a key piece of their future on Friday, signing forward Alexis Lafreniere to a seven-year contract extension worth $52.15 million. This deal, with an average annual value of $7.45 million, kicks in next season.

The 23-year-old winger is currently in the final year of his previous contract and has already impressed this season with seven points in seven games. Lafreniere is coming off a stellar season where he notched a career-high 57 points and played a pivotal role in the Rangers’ run to the Eastern Conference Final, contributing 14 points in the playoffs.

Drafted first overall in 2020, Lafreniere has established himself as a force in the NHL. Over his career, he’s amassed 155 points in the regular season and 23 points in the playoffs. This extension ensures the young star’s commitment to the Rangers for years to come.

By Vitalina Andrushchenko, Staff Writer