Alexis Lafreniere vs Shane Wright

[EdJovanovski]

Who will be better?

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[Rengorlex]

Both will be average 2nd line talents.

 

[Xirik]

Shane Wright no contest, Lafreniere needs someone to collect the puck for him and do the heavy lifting. Kakko did that for him which made their line jive during the playoffs. As soon Kakko was benched Laf was pretty much useless.

Sure Wright might avoid board battles but I don't think he will need as much help as Laf does.

 

[SI90]

The price is Wright

 

[Kshahdoo]

Wright is going to be next Yakupov, just Canadian and playing different position...

 

[Strong Hearts]

Wright is going to be next Yakupov, just Canadian and playing different position...

Maybe if he went 1st overall. But because we went 4th, it will take more to be viewed as much of a bust as Yakupov.

 

[jetsforever]

I still think Laf will come around

 

[BenchBrawl]

Alexis Lafrenière.

 

[Lays]

Shane Wright no contest, Lafreniere needs someone to collect the puck for him and do the heavy lifting. Kakko did that for him which made their line jive during the playoffs. As soon Kakko was benched Laf was pretty much useless.

Sure Wright might avoid board battles but I don't think he will need as much help as Laf does.

LOL here’s what Lafreniere did when Kakko was scratched in the final game:



That’s Kucherov, Palat, and Stamkos in that order all getting their ankles broken by him in a single puck possession. Too bad Stamkos had to pull Laf down with him

 

[Wierzbowski426]

Wright and not close.

 

[ijuka]

Let's see. At draft, I think Wright's more highly regarded than Lafreniere. Lafreniere's been a significant disappointment. As such, I'd expect Wright to do better.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Lafreniere. He's just more talented.

 

[CristianoRonaldo]

Wright.

 

[kp61c]

Wright didn't bust yet. It's a no-brainer.

 

[Faceboner]

LOL here’s what Lafreniere did when Kakko was scratched in the final game:



That’s Kucherov, Palat, and Stamkos in that order all getting their ankles broken by him in a single puck possession. Too bad Stamkos had to pull Laf down with him

Holy filth damn, i could watch that all day that was datsyukian

 

[Hockeyholic]

Did people not watch Laf in the postseason?

How does Wright have this many votes?

 

[Jersey Fresh]

Did people not watch Laf in the postseason?

How does Wright have this many votes?

He had two goals in twenty games and his ppg (0.45) was marginally above his regular season numbers (0.39). He was more engaged physically, that’s definitely true, but the narrative being pushed that he was some dominant force out there is crazy.

I’d posit the only reason that exists is that he’s been so underwhelming his first two seasons - being graded on a curve. Chytil was better than him during their run.

 

[Breakfast of Champs]

I think both can be stars in the league, 80+ point players. Personally I lean to Laf but it could go either way

 

[KevSkillz4]

I think both can be stars in the league, 80+ point players. Personally I lean to Laf but it could go either way

What your projection for Juraj Slafkovsky?

 

[Breakfast of Champs]

What your projection for Juraj Slafkovsky?

Honestly, I have no idea. I'm a Habs fan so I obviously hope he becomes a Rantanen level player but I must admit he worries me.

As for production I think he can be a 30+ goal winger for sure with the upside to score even more and be physically dominant, but there is so much projecting to do with his game. A ton of upside, obviously.

 

[Three On Zero]

Laf

 

[Lavar Ball]

Def Laf