<p><strong>Alexis Lafreniere</strong> turns 23 today, and a birthday gift might be a mega deal the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New York Rangers</a></strong> plan to send his way, according to reports. The Canadian left winger is currently on a reported $2,325,000-a-year contract, but that could change significantly. </p>



<p>After an electric start to the NHL season, where the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/nhl-news-new-york-rangers-send-huge-message-to-league-after-destroying-pittsburgh-penguins" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rangers demolished the Penguins 6-0</a> in their season opener, contract talks are abundant in New York, with Igor Shesterkin shelving contract extension talks until the end of the season after being offered a mega deal that would make him the highest-paid goalie in NHL history. </p>



<p>Focus is now on Alexis Lafreniere, who, at his young age, has already given the Rangers four full seasons with 76 goals and 74 assists in 299 games for a total of 150 points. The deal would also raise his salary significantly as well as keep him at the club for a long period of time.</p>



<h2>Alexis Lafreniere to Get $8M a Year Mega Deal from NY Rangers<br></h2>



<p>According to Frank Seravalli, the Rangers are willing to offer Lafreniere an 8-year deal worth $8 million per season. It would give the franchise player a significant salary bump as well as help the club secure one of their best players for nearly a decade. </p>



<p>Last season, Alexis Lafreniere had a career year with 28 goals and 29 assists for 57 points in 82 games. </p>



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<p>Known for his scoring ability, playmaking skills, and versatility on the ice, he quickly became a fan favorite in New York. As he continues to develop, Lafrenière’s combination of skill, hockey sense, and determination positions him as one of the bright young stars in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a>.</p>


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<p>The <strong>Pittsburgh Penguins</strong> got off to their 2024-25 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> </strong>season on the wrong foot. In what is expected to be a crucial campaign for their aging core, the Penguins were steamrolled 6-0 by the <strong>New York Rangers</strong> in their home opener. After the embarrassing loss at home-ice, team leader <strong>Evgeni Malkin</strong> issued a strong wake-up call to <strong>Sidney Crosby</strong> and rest of teammates. </p>



<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-penguins">Penguins</a>‘ first game of the season was far from a gimme as they hosted the reigning Metro Division champions. <strong>Still, the final score was unfathomable</strong>. The Pens were blown out by the Rangers, and their start to this pivotal season was a far cry from expectations. New York jumped out to an early lead and <strong>kept Pittsburgh in a chokehold for all 60 minutes.</strong></p>



<p>This season could very well be the end of an era in Pittsburgh. <strong>Their core of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sidney-crosby">Crosby</a>, Letang, and Malkin is running out of time and the rebuild is imminent.</strong> However, fans in the Steel City keep their hopes up for ‘one last dance’. <strong>After their crushing loss to divisional rivals, those hopes began to simmer down. </strong>Veteran Evgeni Malkin addressed the Penguins’ poor start and issued a wake-up call to the guys in the locker room.</p>



<p>“<em><strong>We think we are ready to play, but we need to play better</strong></em>,” Malkin commented after the game. <em>“I mean, <strong>that was a real game, not exhibition</strong>. It’s a tough loss and I hope tomorrow we play better. Long season. Stay together, it is the only way.”</em></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/27180644/Sidney-Crosby-87-of-the-Pittsburgh-Penguins-skates-against-the-New-York-Islanders-at-UBS-Arena-on-A-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-249784" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 17, 2024 in Elmont, New York. </figcaption></figure>



<h2>Sid the Kid doubles down on Malkin’s comments</h2>



<p>Despite the Penguins being shutout in their catastrophic loss to the Rangers, the team captain Sidney Crosby had an all-around good performance. However, and as it has become the trend lately on Mike Sullivan’s team, <strong>the team did not help their best player and that’s not the recipe for success in the NHL</strong>. Crosby made his thoughts on the game clear.</p>


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<p><em>“They’re a team that if you take chances and give them those looks, they’re going to put them in. So we got behind and chased the game. <strong>This has nothing to do with last year</strong>. It’s a matter of, early on in the season, a little bit of adversity, and we didn’t find a way to stick with our game. <strong>We tried to get it all back at once and we found out the hard way.</strong>”</em></p>



<p>Pittsburgh will have a shot at redemption in Detroit. <strong>The Penguins face the Red Wings, looking to get back on track</strong> and avoid feeling a sense of urgency so early in the season.</p>


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<p>The <strong>New Jersey Devils</strong> sit atop the Metropolitan Division, though, they are yet to play a game in North America in the 2024-25 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a></strong> season. Back in Jersey, the Devils will host their head coach’s ex-club. Sheldon Keefe sent a clear message to his former organization, the <strong>Toronto Maple Leafs</strong>, and roster now captained by <strong>Auston Matthews</strong>.</p>



<p><strong>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-maple-leafs">Maple Leafs</a> were never able to get over the hump with Keefe at the helm,</strong> despite relative ease to cruise through the regular season, come playoffs time the team’s wheels came off and <strong>their core of Auston Matthews, John Tavares, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander</strong> was often looked at. However, <strong>the four key players remain in Toronto, instead the GM and HC received the boot</strong>.</p>



<p>Under new head coach Sheldon Keefe, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-jersey-devils">Devils</a> won their first two regular season games in their international series at Czechia. Ahead of the Devils’ debut on American soil,<strong> head coach Keefe sent a clear message to his former organization, now opponents.</strong></p>



<p><em>“I got nothing but love and respect to the people on the other side … <strong>I do think the team is in a really good place</strong>,” </em>Keefe said, per<em> TSN. “<strong>I don’t know if it will be an emotional night</strong> because I’ve never coached against a team that I’ve been associated with in the past. The team is as good as it’s ever been and I wish them nothing but the best.”</em></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/27180659/Auston-Matthews-34-of-the-Toronto-Maple-Leafs-skates-after-the-puck-during-the-third-period-against-1-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-249724" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates after the puck during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on October 9, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 1-0.</figcaption></figure>



<p>After Keefe’s firing, Toronto made a captaincy change. <strong>John Tavares handed over the ‘C’ to the team’s franchise player <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/auston-matthews">Auston Matthews</a>. </strong>The Leafs hope this decision has any bearing in future postseason runs. </p>


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<h2>Maple Leafs’ scoring streak ends</h2>



<p>The Maple Leafs opened their season at the Montreal Canadiens with a 1-0 loss. Toronto’s offense failed to score on their opener against their historic archnemesis and the conversation around the core players resumed. <strong>Throughout the 2023-24 season, the Leafs were never kept off the scoreboard</strong>. Yet, in their very first game this season, they were shut out by a Canadiens team considered to be inferior..</p>



<p>Such a feat raises the question: Is the team better off without Keefe? <strong>Was firing him the right decision, or was he merely a scapegoat for deeper issues within Toronto’s organization? </strong>While it’s too early to make definitive conclusions about the coaching change, one game into the season, the Leafs have yet to show any significant improvement over previous years.</p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New York Rangers</a></strong> showed no mercy to the Pittsburgh Penguins in their opening game of the NHL season, hammering them 6-0. The game was 3-0 after the first period, and despite 29 saves from Igor Shesterkin, the result never seemed in doubt. </p>



<p>Every one of the Rangers’ main players contributed to the game, with <strong>Chris Kreider </strong>scoring twice, <strong>Alexis Lafreniere</strong> adding a goal and an assist, while <strong>Artemi Panarin and Jacob Trouba</strong> both recorded two assists. </p>



<p>For the Rangers, it was a clear message to the rest of the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a></strong> that they won’t be taken lightly this season, especially after being out-hustled and physically outplayed by the eventual champions, the Florida Panthers last season in the playoffs. </p>



<h2>New York Rangers looking sharp in opening game of NHL season</h2>



<p><em>“It takes every single guy pulling in the right direction to be successful as a team,” </em>Chris Kreider said after the game to the media. <em>“Some guys are going to have big nights occasionally, but it takes everyone playing the right way, pulling in the same direction to ultimately accomplish our goals.”</em> </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/27180921/Sam-Carrick-39-of-the-New-York-Rangers-celebrates-with-teammates-on-the-bench-after-scoring-a-goal-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-249396" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Sam Carrick #39 of the New York Rangers celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a goal in the first period of the Pittsburgh Penguins home opener at PPG PAINTS Arena on October 9, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<p>The team-first mentality could be huge for the Rangers, who boast a strong roster of talented hockey players functioning well as a unit under one of the best coaches in the league, Peter Laviolette. </p>



<p>While some naysayers may point out it’s only one game and that the Rangers still need to face better teams in the league, it was a major performance from a team that had the best record in the regular season last year but at times wilted due to fatigue in the playoffs—something they want to shed.</p>



<h2>Igor Shesterkin Contract Talks</h2>



<p>Despite reportedly turning down the highest contract ever offered to an NHL goalie, Igor Shesterkin remained focused on the team’s success, opting not to discuss his contract situation after the win. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/27180923/Igor-Shesterkin-31-of-the-New-York-Rangers-makes-a-save-in-the-third-period-against-the-Pittsburgh-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-249392" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption> Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers makes a save in the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the home opener at PPG PAINTS Arena on October 9, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<p>The Rangers relied heavily on Shesterkin early in the game, particularly during a challenging first period where he made 10 crucial saves to keep the Penguins scoreless. </p>


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