The funny thing about Lafraniere is he's been given chances. It's not like NY ruined him by burying him down the lineup. He just hasn't taken his game to the next level. He was a bit overrated from the start considering his frame/size and lack of skating capability, but it's really been on him to develop those things. I can't say it's too late but after a certain point you start to stick to your habits and you are who you are. I'm sure if NY were to do it all over again he'd be in the minors developing his skills, but on a team expected to go for it I don't think having him on the team for development purposes is helping him. He really needs to be in a development league to focus on those things he's lacking. I'd take a chance on a pick 20-30, but beyond that in this year I wouldn't bother. I think he is who he is more or less.
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