Breaking: Rangers Lands $54.15 Million Deal For A Highly Experienced Top Star Player

According to Frank Seravalli, top forward player and the New York Rangers have reached an agreement on a seven-year contract worth $54.15 million.

The New York Rangers and forward player have been expected to finalize this contract for a few days, with multiple reports indicating that both sides were close to an agreement. He is one of the NHL’s rising stars, making this contract a significant win for the Rangers. They managed to secure him at an annual average value (AAV) of $7.45 million, which comes in under the projected $8 million AAV. He has started the season strong, scoring 4 goals and 3 assists, totaling 7 points in the team’s early games.

Last season, he had a breakout year, showing why the Rangers took him first overall in the 2020 NHL Draft. He set career highs with 57 points and 26 goals and made a big impact in the playoffs, where he tallied eight goals, six assists, and 14 points over 16 games.

 

Most recently, Lafrenière scored his fourth goal of the season against the Florida Panthers, adding to goals he scored against Detroit, Toronto, and Pittsburgh. He assisted Adam Fox by circling the puck around the boards, allowing Fox to win a board battle and set Lafrenière up in front of the net. Lafrenière then scored against Panthers’ goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, who is coming off a Stanley Cup-winning season.

This seven-year contract secures Lafrenière through his age-30 season, providing him a chance for another significant contract down the line. The deal stands out when compared to similar players, such as Tim Stützle and Juraj Slafkovský, who signed contracts closer to or above $8 million AAV. With their former first-overall pick now locked in, the Rangers can shift focus toward extending Igor Shesterkin’s contract.