Alexis Lafreniere Locked In By Rangers With Long-Term Extension

Just when it seemed like things were on hold earlier this week, the New York Rangers went and stepped up their efforts to get former No. 1 overall pick Alexis Lafreniere signed to an extension. And it's paid off with a seven-year deal.

Alexis Lafreniere has signed a 7-year, $7.45M AAV extension with the Rangers, per multiple reports 🗽 pic.twitter.com/pZ6FDK8EbL
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) October 25, 2024

Rangers insider Larry Brooks was the first to report it, and PuckPedia has confirmed that the extension comes with a $7.45 million AAV. He'll have an eight-team no-trade list in years 3 through 7 of the deal.

Lafreniere was a pending RFA and is wrapping up a two-year deal with a $2.325 million cap hit. He has started the season with a bang, with four goals and seven points in seven games with top-line ice time.