Rangers Agree to Two-Year Extension With Top Draft Pick Lafrenière

The New York Rangers signed a two-year contract extension with forward Alexis Lafrenière.
Lafrenière was the number one overall pick in the 2020 NHL draft.
The deal has an average annual value of $2.325 million for the 20-year-old forward.
In the previous season, Lafrenière set a career-high with 39 points in 81 games.
The contract is seen as low-risk with potential high rewards for the young player's development.