Pundit Suggests 6 Potential Offseason Trade Destinations for Rangers’ Alexis Lafreniere

The New York Rangers are likely going to try and put their 2024-25 season behind them after a disastrous campaign and shift their focus onto the offseason and try to improve their roster so that they can make a playoff run next season. One player who has had his name come up in trade rumors, yet again, is forward Alexis Lafreniere. In a recent article posted by Bleacher Report, six potential trade destinations for the young forward were suggested. While no indications have been made that the team is trying to move on from Lafreniere, it’s no surprise his name has come up again, considering his value and potential trade returns could entice the Rangers to make a deal.

Lafreniere, who is 23 years old, scored 17 goals and added 28 assists for 45 points through 82 games this season. While it was a bit of a slow season offensively, he still played well at both ends of the ice and was a solid producer. Throughout his career, he has scored 92 goals and added 101 assists for 193 points through 380 games, which comes out to a 0.51 points-per-game average. While his point production dipped slightly, that shouldn’t call for him to be traded right away. The Rangers might be able to get a solid trade package in return for him, but they shouldn’t look to give up on him this early in his career.

Six Teams Suggested as Potential Trade Destinations

The six teams suggested by the pundit are the Montreal Canadiens, Calgary Flames, Utah Mammoth, Anaheim Ducks, Chicago Blackhawks, and the Minnesota Wild. The Wild are probably the strongest team out of the six listed and are the closest to contending for a Stanley Cup, so it makes sense they would be interested in adding even more scoring depth to theirt lineup. The article suggests a trade package that includes Marco Rossi in return, which could work, but Rossi’s contract status may turn many teams away if the Wild look to trade him, unless an agreement is in place before the move.