Per the Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa kicked tires on Alexis Lafreniere somewhat recently, though no additional details were provided. The Rangers winger has been the subject of trade rumors as recently as the 2026 trade deadline, though nothing materialized. His new home with Mika Zibanejad an Gabe Perreault on the Rangers top line seems to have given him new life, especially now with a true spot on PP1. For what it’s worth, kicking tires doesn’t mean anything is imminent or that anything was even discussed beyond a simple ask.
Ottawa has been in the news a lot recently, though it’s been confirmed this was never about Brady Tkachuk. The most logical scenario is Ottawa kicked tires on Alexis Lafreniere as a result of the Rangers likely inquiring about defenseman Jordan Spence. If that’s the case, Chris Drury likely asked about Spence, Ottawa started the conversation with Lafreniere, and that was the end of the discussion. That’s my guess, at least.
It’s tough to envision the Rangers trading Lafreniere after the way he ended the season. It wasn’t about the points. It was about the confidence returning to his game. It will take a lot to pry Lafreniere from the Rangers.
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