Rangers sign Lafrenière to new $52 million contract
New York Rangers forward Alexis Lafrenière has inked a new contract with the club.
According to the National Hockey League (NHL) press office, the 23-year-old forward's agreement with the Rangers spans seven years. The deal is valued at a total of $52.15 million, with the Canadian earning an annual salary of $7.45 million. The contract will take effect from the next season.
The New York Rangers selected Lafrenière as the first overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft. This season, the forward has scored four goals and provided three assists in seven matches. In total, the Canadian forward has tallied 155 points (79 goals and 76 assists) in 305 NHL regular-season games and 23 points (10 goals and 13 assists) in 43 Stanley Cup playoff appearances.
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