BOMBSHELL: Alexis Lafreniere's MAKE-OR-BREAK Season | Can He FINALLY Live Up to Number One Pick Hype?

Alexis Lafreniere: Rising star or draft bust? The former #1 pick's career hangs in the balance as the New York Rangers gear up for a crucial season. Jon Chik breaks down Lafreniere's journey, from his underwhelming point production to flashes of brilliance in the playoffs. The analysis covers potential best and worst-case scenarios, including power play opportunities with Artemi Panarin and concerns about effort and competitiveness. Key discussions revolve around Lafrenière's playoff performances, comparisons to other top draft picks, and the pressure to prove himself as a top-tier NHL player. Will Laffy silence his critics and cement his place as a cornerstone of the Rangers' future? Tune in for an in-depth look at the young forward's make-or-break season. Episode 1,372. Listener Survey We’ve put together a survey to learn more about our listeners and make your favorite podcasts even better. Go tohttps://lockedonpodcasts.com/survey/ to get started. Everyone who completes a survey will be entered for a chance to win one of ten $100 Amazon gift cards. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Download the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONYRangers?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL #NHL #NewYorkRangers #NYRangers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.