Posts About "Alexis Lafrenière"
Rangers Win First-Overall Pick in 2020 NHL Draft
August 10th, 2020 The New York Rangers have won the Phase 2 NHL Draft Lottery, giving them the first overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft. https://twitter.com/NHL/status/1292949159415250948 The Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Winnipeg Jets all entered the...
2020 NHL Lottery Draft: Who Needs the First-Overall Pick Most?
August 10th, 2020 It's been a long time coming, but the 2020 NHL Draft picture is getting clearer. The Qualifying Round is complete and we now know the eight teams that will be in the draw to land the first-overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft. The Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh...
Lafreniere Sweepstakes: Eastern Conference Impact of the No. 1 Overall Pick
August 10th, 2020 With the Qualifying Round now complete, there is nothing but ping pong balls separating these Eastern Conference teams from claiming the first overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft and likely selecting potential superstar Alexis Lafreniere. Consensus number one overall pick Alexis Lafrenière of the Rimouski Oceanic (Photo by...
Lafreniere Sweepstakes: Western Conference Impact of the No. 1 Overall Pick
August 9th, 2020 With the Qualifying Round complete in the Western Conference, the second phase of the Draft Lottery is set to take place, meaning one team will win the Alexis Lafreniere sweepstakes. The consensus number one draft pick will surely help any team no matter what state the organization is in. The Rimouski Oceanic winger compiled 112 points...
Jets Can't Lose at 2020 NHL Entry Draft
August 9th, 2020 Whether the balls fall the Winnipeg Jets' way or not this Monday when Phase 2 of the NHL Entry Draft takes place, the Jets really can't lose. So You're Telling Me There's a 12.5 Per Cent Chance? By virtue of their anticlimactic, disappointing Stanley Cup Qualifier performance — in which they were dispatched rather easily by the...
New York Rangers Win Regardless of Series Result
July 31st, 2020 The New York Rangers have no shortage of prospects on the horizon, but the potential to add another young forward with Alexis Lafreniere's skillset is a rare opportunity. Lafreniere, the consensus number one prospect, will find himself playing for a team that is eliminated in the Qualifying Round, as losing teams have a 12.5% chance of...
Penguins Could Use Lafrenière On a Post-Crosby and Malkin Roster
July 11th, 2020 As long as Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are in the Pittsburgh Penguins' lineup, the team is considered a threat to win the Stanley Cup. With the results of the draft lottery giving the first-overall pick to one of the eight teams that lose in the play-in round, the Penguins have an opportunity to extend their championship window....
2020 NHL Draft: Fisher’s Final Rankings for Forwards
July 6th, 2020 Fisher’s Top 500 Final RankingsFinal Rankings for OveragersFinal Rankings for GoaltendersFinal Rankings for Defencemen This series is further analyzing my final rankings for the 2020 NHL Draft by position, by league and by country. https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriter/status/1239880503542648832 Today will focus on the...
NHL Rumors: Flames, Sabres, Canadiens, Blues, More
July 4th, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, we’ll look at how the lack of an amnesty clause impacts the Calgary Flames, look at the Buffalo Sabres hope for a draft choice, wonder if the hockey gods might be conspiring to help the Montreal Canadiens, and look at a key fourth-liner for the Columbus Blue Jackets. No Amnesty for the Calgary...
Maple Leafs' Mailbag: Losing for Lafrenière, Robertson Expectations & More
July 4th, 2020 The Toronto Maple Leafs’ offseason just got a little more interesting as Toronto is expected to be one of the two hub cities when the NHL gets back underway. With the hockey world readying itself for the return of hockey, I figured it was time to sit down and answer some questions from Maple Leafs fans around the web. With...
Kings Could Move Up to Top Pick: Here's How
July 3rd, 2020 The L.A. Kings jumped up to the number two pick in the 2020 draft last Friday. The only team above them? A placeholder team, yet to be decided. If that confuses you, don't feel bad. Things are being done a bit differently this year. Even though the Kings missed out on the top pick, they are in a great spot. Worst case scenario, they...
Blackhawks News & Rumors: 2013 Stanley Cup, Lafreniere & Strome
July 1st, 2020 While we continue to wait for more return to play news, the one thing that has kept Chicago Blackhawks fans entertained thus far is reminiscing on Stanley Cup victories. Winning three Cups in six years was nothing short of historic. It's something that has been celebrated all throughout the month of June. The 2010 championship...
Bell's 2020 NHL Draft Mailbag: Lafrenière, Lapierre, Amirov & More
July 1st, 2020 With the Phase 1 Lottery complete for the 2020 NHL Draft, we know two things. One: we're going to have a Phase 2 Lottery. And two: this means another edition of Bell's Mailbag! Related: Bell’s 2020 NHL Draft Mailbag: Myšak, Farrell, Foerster & More Team E, a placeholder team that is one of 16 teams competing in the NHL's...
