Canadiens Given Green Light to Pursue Alexis Lafrenière as Rangers Officially Put Him on Trade Block
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We have an update regarding Quebec-born forward Alexis Lafrenière and the New York Rangers.
The rumor had been circulating for a while, but it's now officially confirmed: Lafrenière is available for a trade.
Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens can therefore officially move forward in the process of acquiring him, if that's what they want to do.
The Rangers are listening to offers for all their players, except Adam Fox, Artemi Panarin, and Igor Shesterkin: Alexis Lafrenière officially confirmed as available
So yes, they are indeed listening to offers for Lafrenière.
"I heard this at the NHL Combine:
- The Rangers are among a handful of teams (BUF, UTA, SEA) looking to reshape their roster soon.
- Shesterkin, Fox, and Panarin are reportedly the only untouchables on the trade market.
- Keep an eye on Vladislav Gavrikov and the Rangers if Chris Drury can clear some cap space."
- Arthur Staple
- The Rangers are among a handful of teams (BUF, UTA, SEA) looking to reshape their roster soon.
- Shesterkin, Fox, and Panarin are reportedly the only untouchables on the trade market.
- Keep an eye on Vladislav Gavrikov and the Rangers if Chris Drury can clear some cap space."
- Arthur Staple
The Rangers clearly aren't afraid of making big trades. They're listening to offers for virtually all of their players (including Lafrenière) and want to free up salary cap space.
It seems obvious that with the right offer, Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens could officially acquire Alexis Lafrenière-but the real question is..
Do they actually want him?
We'll get the answer in the coming weeks.
Alexis Lafrenière, 23 years old, was the 1st overall pick in 2020 and recorded 45 points in 82 games this season, after putting up 57 points last season.
K'Andre Miller, 25 years old, was the 22nd overall pick in 2018 (1st round) and tallied 27 points in 74 games this season, after notching 30 and 43 points in the two previous seasons.
He's a 6-foot-5, 210-pound defenseman and could also be a very interesting option for the Canadiens.
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