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

[Lebowski]

Byfield has nothing on Lafreniere. Lafreniere is superior to him. Just stating the facts, people. I'd go as far as saying Lafreniere > Hughes, Matthews, Eichel, Barkov, MacKinnon etc. If you haven't heard of this guy, you're in for a surprise.

I’ve seen Lafreniere live twice, and he hasn’t impressed me.

 

[ijuka]

Byfield has nothing on Lafreniere. Lafreniere is superior to him. Just stating the facts, people. I'd go as far as saying Lafreniere > Hughes, Matthews, Eichel, Barkov, MacKinnon etc. If you haven't heard of this guy, you're in for a surprise.

... By what merits?

There's a high chance he's the next Nolan Patrick IMO. But he's not even a C, so...

 

[Daneurism]

Lafreniere is better than Patrick. No doubt of that.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

I’ve seen Lafreniere live twice, and he hasn’t impressed me.

What were you looking at/evaluating?

I saw him live once and I was VERY impressed by how mature his game was for his age. Very patient with the puck, no stupid "junior" stick tricks, just smart plays all around. Good skater, very cerebral, unreal vision and exceptional skill level.

I was also impressed by him during the U18-WC and the Hlinka Cup. He is mature beyond his age and that's a big plus.

He is a huge ceiling, but I think he is also a pretty safe prospect. At worse, he'll be a very productive two-way winger, IMO. At best, he can be the best LW in the league and perhaps the best LW since Ovechkin (VERY VERY VERY different styles).

 

[Goldenhands]

I’ve seen Lafreniere live twice, and he hasn’t impressed me.

you probably missed the last U18...

 

[TheBeastCoast]

... By what merits?

There's a high chance he's the next Nolan Patrick IMO. But he's not even a C, so...

....that is a truly awful take. You dont need to double down a bad take with another bad one.

 

[VanNistelrooy]

Great goal by Lafreniere vs. Shawinigan
Lafrenière en met plein la vue à Shawinigan - TVA Sports

 

[Thebesthockey]

that quick pass even better

 

[Gold Standard]

finally had himself a game. well done. needs more of these. hope he keeps it going.

 

[Killerjas]

On track to get 90 points.

 

[Hfbsux]

On track to get 90 points.

Bust

 

[Patmac40]

On track to get 90 points.

102 points*. If he plays the 68 games, that is.

 

[super6646]

Still getting beat out by our 7th rounder

Seriously, he looks great.

 

[Killerjas]

Let's hope Alexis can score some goals today on his birthday!

Edit: never mind, I can't read

 

[AuVetShkine]

@Killerjas . Don't get your hopes up. His next game is Saturday.

 

[hab 4ever]

He started the season kinda slow by his standards, but I fully expect him to come around 2.00 PPG when it is all said and done.

 

[savard95]

He started the season kinda slow by his standards, but I fully expect him to come around 2.00 PPG when it is all said and done.

2.0 ppg this year? Doubt it. Might happen next year though, we'll see.

 

[Intangir]

Watched a few games of him this year and was absolutely impressed by his positioning on the ice. He might actually be the best prospect at finding spots on the ice to receive passes and support his team's puck carrier that I've ever seen.

 

[Marcobruin]

At the same age (last season), Veleno was playing in the QMJHL.

Veleno shouldn't of had exceptional status.. Lafrenière is a top prospect who should go first overall. Veleno isn't close to. That

 

[SergeConstantin74]

Veleno shouldn't of had exceptional status.. Lafrenière is a top prospect who should go first overall. Veleno isn't close to. That

Old post.

And I wasn’t saying Veleno is better. Just stating a fact you took out of context.

 

[cberry6]

Who is Alexis Lafrenière?

 

[TimeZone]

Watched him play tonight, he had a pretty quiet night but it's pretty evident he's extremely talented. Set up some nice plays and can turn on a dime.

Wish I got the chance to see him more.

 

[nbwingsfan]

... By what merits?

There's a high chance he's the next Nolan Patrick IMO. But he's not even a C, so...

Why exactly is there a "high chance"...?

 

[wings5]

Just curious, why hasn't Lafreniere been given a look at Center given his hockey IQ and other skills?

 

[SAM STEVENS]

in U18 he looked really good I will need to watch him this year. was impressed with his vision very smart player.