Rangers Former First Overall Pick On Canada's Radar For Four Nations Face Off

LaFreniere's emergence with the Rangers had been long overdue after several seasons of menial play, Lafrenière broke out last year where he achieved 57 points and is continuing that great play as he has had three goals and three assists through five games this season.

During an interview with nhl.com, Lafrenière was asked if he had thought about the Four Nations face off and whether he could be on the Canadians roster.

It became clear that head coach Peter Laviolette felt that Lafrenière would benefit by teaming up with Rangers superstar Artemi Panarin who had a record year last year with over 120 points and well over 40 goals. Laviolette explained that confidence was one of the driving forces and putting them together and becoming a dominant line which prevailed into the playoffs and almost put the team in the Stanley Cup Finals.

With his fantastic play, it also had been reported that Lafrenière's agent and the New York Rangers may be close to signing a new eight-year contract which is vital for the Rangers overall makeup as Lafrenière was pencilled to be a superstar for this team.