I agree that Lafreniere hasn’t been good, but he might be dealing with the same adjustment as Hughes did last year. He had nothing to prove in the Q, and he seemed ready to play in the NHL. But he’s not McDavid or Matthews, who were ready to dominate right away (and even they have some things to learn at this level). If this continues in…
I agree that Lafreniere hasn’t been good, but he might be dealing with the same adjustment as Hughes did last year. He had nothing to prove in the Q, and he seemed ready to play in the NHL. But he’s not McDavid or Matthews, who were ready to dominate right away (and even they have some things to learn at this level). If this continues into next year (as a devils fan, I won’t complain), there is more cause for concern. Chances are he makes some of the same strides Hughes has so far this year.
I agree that Lafreniere hasn’t been good, but he might be dealing with the same adjustment as Hughes did last year. He had nothing to prove in the Q, and he seemed ready to play in the NHL. But he’s not McDavid or Matthews, who were ready to dominate right away (and even they have some things to learn at this level). If this continues into next year (as a devils fan, I won’t complain), there is more cause for concern. Chances are he makes some of the same strides Hughes has so far this year.