F Alexis Lafreniere - Rimouski Oceanic, QMJHL (2020 Draft)

[Lays]

Just tuned in before the 3rd, he’s dominating right now

 

[Hfbsux]

Just tuned in before the 3rd, he’s dominating right now

The more I see him progress, the more he reminds me of Jack Eichel.

Edit: Without top end speed and playing the center position, of course.

 

[Lays]

The more I see him progress, the more he reminds me of Jack Eichel.

Edit: Without top end speed and playing the center position, of course.

Yep. His game is all about his vision/IQ, such a smart player. I don’t know if there’s any true NHL comparable for him though

 

[Crispix56]

Skillset remind me Tavares

 

[TimeZone]

The more I see him progress, the more he reminds me of Jack Eichel.

Edit: Without top end speed and playing the center position, of course.

I don't really see it. Lafreniere is more of a playmaker as far as I can tell. Eichel is a faster skater, but Alexis has better edges.

I've seen him play a few times now this year and I'm having a tough time thinking of an accurate comparison. He's an interesting player.

 

[Thebesthockey]

lecavalier

 

[snipes]

Yep. His game is all about his vision/IQ, such a smart player. I don’t know if there’s any true NHL comparable for him though

He’s also got a physical edge to his game.

He’s a skilled power forward winger, he’s going be an elite top tier player. If he was in the draft this year, I’d take him over Hughes at first overall.

Probably the best winger prospect since Ovi.

 

[Lays]

He’s also got a physical edge to his game.

He’s a skilled power forward winger, he’s going be an elite top tier player. If he was in the draft this year, I’d take him over Hughes at first overall.

Easily

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

Hopefully he and Kakko can be the next dynamic duo in Chicago. That is what I'm hoping, at least.

 

[Icebreakers]

Hopefully he and Kakko can be the next dynamic duo in Chicago. That is what I'm hoping, at least.

You guys got your turn. Time to go back to early 2000's Chicago. Its the cycle.

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

You guys got your turn. Time to go back to early 2000's Chicago. Its the cycle.

I hope you know that Kane is the only time in franchise history that they had 1 OA. The highest they picked outside of Kane was 3rd.

 

[Killerjas]

What a comeback of Rimouski... I watched the first 2 periods and they looked bad...

 

[Hfbsux]

I don't really see it. Lafreniere is more of a playmaker as far as I can tell. Eichel is a faster skater, but Alexis has better edges.

I've seen him play a few times now this year and I'm having a tough time thinking of an accurate comparison. He's an interesting player.

Eichel is 5th in the NHL in assist tho. I think both have elite vision and know how to score. I agree with the skating part and that there is no real comparison right now. Eichel is probably the player I like to watch the most right now, and I'm not even a Sabres fan.

 

[Andy Lehoux]

I've never actually seen a 17 years olds showcasing such a high hockey IQ. He thinks and reads the play quickly and can adapt to everything in front of him. He might not be on McDavid level, but his hockey IQ and vision are one of a kind !

 

[Dominance]

The way he plays is just so refined. I really do not think I’m out to lunch when I say he could be a decent NHL player right now.

 

[Tkachuckycheese]

Sens need this kind of player for their organization

 

[snipes]

The way he plays is just so refined. I really do not think I’m out to lunch when I say he could be a decent NHL player right now.

He’s going to step in as 1st line player from the moment he’s drafted.

 

[Dominance]

He’s going to step in as 1st line player from the moment he’s drafted.

I agree. The fact he has an entire year and a half left to develop, plus a summer with an NHL team, is crazy.

 

[Gold Standard]

He’s going to step in as 1st line player from the moment he’s drafted.

but first we get him for 2 world juniors. usually with players of this ilk it's one and done.

 

[1OApick]

Such a smart player. Like winger Tavares maybe better playmaker. I expect him to go #2 overall after Lundell.

 

[TimeZone]

Such a smart player. Like winger Tavares maybe better playmaker. I expect him to go #2 overall after Lundell.

I would be absolutely f***ing amazed if he didn't go first overall. I think he's definitely quite a bit ahead of the rest at this point.

 

[1OApick]

I would be absolutely ****ing amazed if he didn't go first overall. I think he's definitely quite a bit ahead of the rest at this point.

Like usual European top procpects don't have lot hype yet. But I think most Gms should take center Barkov before winger Tavares. This is going to be extremely close.

 

[TimeZone]

Like usual European top procpects don't have lot hype yet. But I think most Gms should take center Barkov before winger Tavares. This is going to be extremely close.

I've gotten to watch Alexis play a few times this Season(live and on TV) and I'm not really seeing the Tavares comparison. I love JT, but while it may not be Lafreniere's biggest strength he's still a much better skater than JT. He's also more of a pass first type player, I'm not seeing a ton of similarities.

I see more of a pass first Marian Hossa than John Tavares, and even that's not a perfect comparison by any means.

It's not a slight on Lundell for being European, Alexis is just that damn good.

 

[Red Solo Cup]

He made the WJC team! Can’t say I’m surprised.

 

[Go Wings]

He made the WJC team! Can’t say I’m surprised.

No he hasnt actually they still have to cut at least one more forward. It is like he makes the team but it isnt 100 percent yet.