Report: Rangers nearing extension for Alexis Lafreniere

Field Level Media|published: Fri 11th October, 11:52 2024

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May 22, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafreniere (13) skates against the Florida Panthers during the first period of game one of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The New York Rangers reportedly are working on a lucrative, long-term extension for forward Alexis Lafreniere.

The deal is in the range of eight years at more than $8 million per year, according to a DailyFaceoff.com report.

Lafreniere, who celebrated his 23rd birthday on Friday, opened the season with a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 6-0 win at Pittsburgh.

Drafted No. 1 overall by the Rangers in 2020, Lafreniere has recorded 150 points (76 goals, 74 assists) in 299 games since making his debut in January 2021.

He signed a two-year, $4.65 million contract in August 2023 and is set to become a restricted free agent after this season.

--Field Level Media