It seems Alexis Lafreniere hasn't quite found his groove in the NHL since the anticipation that surrounded his top selection in the 2020 NHL Draft. Rumor has it, his chapter with the Big Apple might be coming to an end. <h2>One Last Shot in NY?</h2> <div align='center' style='padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;'><img src='https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/302375.webp' width='100%' border='0' alt='image' loading='lazy' defer /></div> Even if he just signed a contract, it doesn't mean Lafrenière will remain in New York until it expires. According to Elliotte Friedman, this $2.35 AAV, two-year contract was designed to give Lafreniere a final opportunity in New York, especially with the guidance of a new coach. If things don't pan out, the deal has been structured to make a trade next season more palatable. <q>Everybody is kind of in a position where they're saying, look, we're going to try this under a new coach, see where it goes if it's not good next summer then I think you can move him at a number that I think teams can handle because I just think if it's another year likes this they're probably going to have to move on. To me it's a 2-yr deal, but it's a 1-yr deal in New York and then we will see.</q> <h2>A Lot of Promise</h2> Several factors could be impacting Lafreniere's performance. Maybe it's the overwhelming glow of the New York scene, frequent line changes, or something else altogether. Fans have been yearning to see him unleashed to his full potential, but he's been falling short. To put it in perspective, he's scored 47 goals and 91 points in 216 NHL games. But remember, at just 21, Alexis still has time on his side. The 2023-24 season is crucial for him. It's his ticket to either solidify his place in New York or embark on a new chapter elsewhere. As seen on Hockey Patrol - <a href='https://www.hockeypatrol.com/We-now-know-the-truth-behind-Alexis-Lafreniere-short-term-contract-269201' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>We now know the truth behind Lafreniere short term contract</a>