Report: Rangers nearing extension for Alexis Lafreniere
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The New York Rangers reportedly are working on a lucrative, long-term extension for forward Alexis Lafreniere.
The deal is in the range of eight years at more than $8 million per year, according to a DailyFaceoff.com report.
Lafreniere, who celebrated his 23rd birthday on Friday, opened the season with a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 6-0 win at Pittsburgh.
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