The Alexis Lafrenière Era Begins In New York

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🗓️ 19 January 2021

⏱️ 17 minutes

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Summary

The New York Rangers surprised many by winning the #1 pick in last year's NHL draft lottery -- not least because they were nowhere near the worst team in the league. And winning the lottery meant winning the rights to French-Canadian teen sensation Alexis LaFreniere, who was the first player since Sidney Crosby to win Quebec Major Junior Hockey League MVP in back-to-back years. The Athletic's Scott Burnside spent some time with LaFreniere in the buildup to the current NHL season, and Scott joins us to explain what makes LaFreniere so special, how he has looked in his first two NHL games, and the unique challenges he'll face playing under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden.

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https://theathletic.com/2268371/2020/12/31/new-york-rangers-alexis-lafreniere-2021-nhl-season/

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0:31.9	The NHL season is underway, and that means a highly touted rookie has finally made his
0:37.3	debut for the New York Rangers.
0:39.3	The athletic Scott Burnside recently spent time with number one overall pick, Alexis LaFranie,
1:03.8	and Scott joins us today to break down why there's been so much buzz around the French
1:07.2	Canadian team.
1:08.2	What it's been like for him to start off his pro career in a pandemic, and why he's well
1:13.0	equipped to handle the bright lights of New York City.
1:16.3	I got from him just someone who was so excited for the opportunity, but really confident and
1:23.8	comfortable in his skin that he's ready for this challenge.
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2:02.0	Well, so Scott, first of all, can you explain why there is so much hype around Alexi LaFranie?
2:07.5	He is a generational talent.
2:10.7	He's big and skilled and has a snarl to him.
2:19.7	He's got a tremendous shot.
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