#2 Hendrix Lapierre
Hendrix Lapierre has already got a brief taste of NHL action and even scored a memorable first NHL goal. He is starving to make the opening night roster again and make a big impact.
The Rookie Camp guide said this:
"Lapierre appeared in 60 games during his first professional season with Hershey in 2022-23, recording 30 points (15g, 15a). The 6’0”, 189-pound forward ranked second among Hershey rookies in goals, points, power play points (10) and shots (114). In addition, Lapierre ranked third on the Bears in power-play goals (5). The Gatineau, Quebec native added six points (3g, 3a) in 20 playoff games, including the game-tying goal in Game 7 of the Calder Cup Finals. Lapierre, the Capitals’ first- round choice, 22nd overall, in the 2020 NHL Draft, has scored one goal and posted a +2 plus/minus rating in six career NHL games with Washington."
Lapierre was big in the playoffs for the Hershey Bears. Having a game tying goal in a Game 7 is no small feat and it helped set up a historic game winner in overtime from Mike Vecchione. While he is still likely to be back with the Bears this season, a good rookie camp and a dominant training camp and preseason could turn some heads.