A major topic this season has been Alexis Lafreniere’s play on the ice. He has a distinct lack of points, which is hard to ignore but easily explained away. There are already very grumpy people calling him a bust, which is asinine at this point. But hockey is more about points, even if you want him to be Connor McDavid right out of the gate. Lafreniere hasn’t looked lost out there, which is probably the most important thing to consider right now.
Ok play driving, mediocre defense
Lafreniere’s isolated results show he drives offense, even if the points aren’t there.