Ht/Wt: 6' 1"/192 lbs
Position: LW
Team: Rimouski (QMJHL)

Alexis Lafreniere's Player Profile

Tony Ferrari - Dobber Prospects - Sept. 30th: "He has one of the best offensive minds in the draft and his physical maturity and elite-level skill give him the ability to generate offensive chances unlike nearly any other player in this draft."

Scott Wheeler - The Athletic - Sept. 21st: "He can play through defenders with his touch and stickhandling ability. He can play around them with his speed and power. Or he can lean on them, leverage his strength, drop his shoulder and drive to his spot."

Mike Morreale - NHL.com - Aug. 25th: "Lafreniere led all players in the Canadian Hockey League (QMJHL, Ontario Hockey League, Western Hockey League) with 2.15 points per game this season. But as skilled and talented as Lafreniere is, what makes him even more impressive is his relentlessness and willingness to play a hard game and finish checks"

Adam Kimelman - NHL.com - Aug. 25th: "Elite puck skills, high-end decision-making and a physical edge make the 18-year-old forward (6-foot-1, 193 pounds) an easy decision for the Rangers. "

Steve Kourmianos - The Draft Analyst - Aug. 10th: "A natural wing, Lafreniere plays a mean, spirited game to compliment his world class puck skills. He’s ready for the league right now but a reasonable adjustment period should be expected."

Chris Peters - ESPN - June 30th: "Lafreniere thinks the game at a high level, with elite anticipation and an understanding of what to do with the puck immediately after he gets it. He has a physical edge and initiates contact more than most top picks of recent years, separating players from the puck with regularity."

Sam Cosentino - Sportsnet - June 25th: "There’s a completeness to his game that simply says “pro.” There’s a quiet confidence that will allow him to overcome first overall pressure and excel at what he’s best at."

Mike G. Morreale - NHL.com - June 22nd: "Lafreniere (6-foot-1, 193 pounds) had 30 multipoint games and 11 games of at least four points, including a career-high seven points (one goal, six assists) against Quebec on Feb. 16. He scored 42 points (12 goals, 30 assists) in 20 games after returning from the 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship in the Czech Republic."

Ryan Kennedy - The Hockey News - May 11th: "Lafreniere ripped up the ‘Q’ and fought through injury to win MVP honors at the world juniors, not to mention a gold medal with Canada. His skill, drive and edge make him an elite talent."

Tony Wolak - The Hockey Writers - May 11th: "Lafrenière’s skating is already explosive, he protects the puck and shoots very well, and has elite vision to boot. Simply put, Lafrenière is a cornerstone player that will make an immediate impact."

NHL Central Scouting analysis - NHL.com - Apr. 3rd: "Lafreniere offers high-end puck skills and vision to create plays, has an impressive compete level every time he's on the ice, and elevates his game in pressure situations while demonstrating leadership skills."

Cam Robinson - Dobber Prospects - Apr. 1st: "A premier, point-producing machine of a forward. Extremely dangerous in one-on-one situations. Scores in a variety of ways. Brings the noise. Will be one of the rare wingers who will dictate everything."

Mike G. Morreale - NHL.com - Mar. 20th: "He led all players in the Canadian Hockey League (QMJHL, Ontario Hockey League, Western Hockey League) with 2.15 points per game, but as skilled and talented as Lafreniere is, the thing that makes him even more impressive is his relentlessness and willingness to play a hard game and finish checks."

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