Day: September 21, 2023

The Rangers got a first chance to skate under their new coach Peter Laviolette today, and as you’d expect the feedback was positive. If Chris Drury is to be taken at his word, then at least some of the veteran leadership core asked for this, and it wouldn’t surprise if a few of the younger players are also looking forwards to this preseason.

One of those younger players who’ll be looking for opportunity under the new bench boss is Alexis Lafreniere. Going into his fourth year – and on a new two-year contract – the Quebec native is trying out the right side once again, and sounded as enthusiastic as any player about playing under Laviolette.