Trade to come for Alexis Lafreniere? A team is said to be in the lead to acquire him according to insider Darren Dreger

Since the beginning of the season, but especially since he was taken out of the lineup by his coach while he was healthy, Alexis Lafreniere is at the heart of several trade rumors.

If these rumors seemed to have calmed down in the last few weeks, we have just learned that there is news about a potential transaction involving the talented Quebecer.

According to TSN's Darren Dreger, the Chicago Blackhawks are the leading team to acquire the former first overall pick in 2020.

Where it gets interesting is that Chicago is desperate to get Lafreniere in a possible trade involving star player Patrick Kane.

Recall that the Rangers are the leading team in the derby of No. 88. The star forward has New York at the top of his list, should he be traded this year.

It seems almost written in the sky that a deal is in the works between the two sides, especially if Kane agrees to extend his stay in the Big Apple, after this season.

The Rangers will have to work hard in the upcoming playoffs to repeat last year's Final Four. The addition of a forward of the caliber of Patrick Kane, who would come with the experience of three Stanley Cups, could become the missing piece to this team's hopes of making it to the finals.

Is the price paid to acquire Kane expensive? Yes, especially since Lafreniere is only 21 years old and could blossom at any time in the NHL.

However, as I mentioned above, New York is at the top of Kane's list of places to go, and this team needs to bid high if they want to make their way through the Eastern Conference powers.

Would you do it if you were the New York Rangers?

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