Alexis Lafreniere’s Rangers role is growing — and so is his output

Source: New York Post

TORONTO — The correlation between Alexis Lafrenière’s expanded role and the strongest start of his NHL career is evident.   It wasn’t until his seventh season that the 2020 No. 1 overall pick was deployed on the top line, skated on the first power play unit and logged nearly 20 minutes of ice time a night, almost every night, from Day 1 of a new campaign.