Alexis Lafreniere, NHL’s projected 2020 first pick, is scoring at an insane pace

Last year, it was “Lose for Hughes”. This year, it’s “Despair for Lafreniere“.

Alexis Lafreniere is absolutely tearing up the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, and is widely considered to be the NHL’s first overall selection in the 2020 Draft. In fact, many are comparing him to Sidney Crosby. Not bad, eh?

The 18 year old from Saint-Eustache, Quebec has 70 points in 32 games.

Yes, 70 points in 32 games. Check out his latest gem:

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— NHL (@NHL) December 9, 2019

With the Detroit Red Wings currently holding the worst record in hockey, their odds of being able to draft this phenom in June continue to rise.

How cool would he look wearing the Winged Wheel?