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New York Rangers Urged to Part Ways with $52.15 Million Forward

The National Hockey League season is in full swing, as just about every team in the league has played at least one game as of Friday, October 2. The trade rumors are swirling loudly, and while the season may need…

By TJ French · Heavy

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 6:12 PM

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Bleacher Report's Lyle Richardson listed Rangers forward Alexis Lafreniere on his top-15 trade candidates big board.
Analysts suggest the 24-year-old winger could be traded if New York gets off to a slow start.
Lafreniere is currently playing under a contract worth $52.15 million with a $7-plus million cap hit.

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Bleacher Report writer Lyle Richardson has included New York Rangers forward Alexis Lafreniere on his top-15 big board of NHL trade candidates. The 24-year-old winger, who carries a $52.15 million contract, has resurfaced in trade speculation as the Rangers begin the 2026-27 season.

Analysts including Ryan Lambert of The Hockey News and Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period previously noted that Lafreniere could be moved if the Rangers struggle early. Selected first overall in 2020, Lafreniere has recorded 250 points in over 450 games across his NHL career.

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