Posts About "Lias Andersson"
Rangers Should Recall Chytil & Andersson
March 21st, 2018 In the coming days, the New York Rangers have an easy decision to make regarding Lias Andersson and Filip Chytil. Given the Blueshirts’ unsteady season, just a few months ago the notion of recalling either player would have been unwise, if not unthinkable. But with neither the Rangers nor the Hartford Wolf Pack—their AHL...
Rangers Rebuild Must Yield 3 Key Elements
March 21st, 2018 Times are exciting around the New York Rangers these days. Youthful enthusiasm, brought forth by the multitude of kids getting a chance to prove themselves, and a total absence of pressure to make the playoffs, has contributed to the light mood surrounding an organization that's looking to the future and appears well-positioned to...For Rangers' Chytil and Andersson the Future is Now
March 10th, 2018 As New York Rangers fans are all too aware, no prospect comes with a guarantee that they will live up to their draft status or show the same promise at the NHL level that they do in lower leagues. When the team drafted Lias Andersson with the seventh overall selection at the 2017 NHL Entry Draft and then followed that up by taking Filip...
Facing Off: 18 Afterthoughts on 2018 WJC
January 10th, 2018 Once again, the World Juniors did not disappoint. Tyler Steenbergen’s golden goal was a thing of beauty — at least to those from Canada — and the talent-filled tournament delivered tons of highlights despite attendance issues in Buffalo. For those who missed it, I shared 18 Thoughts ahead of the 2018 World Junior Championship...
2018 WJC All-Stars & Tournament MVP
January 4th, 2018 One aspect of the World Junior Championships that is always especially enjoyable is the wide array of stars assembled to participate. No matter who wins the gold or gets relegated, every participating team has at least one star. A bell-weathered goaltender who stole a game for his country. The stalwart defender poised to be a top-three...NY Rangers - A Tale of Two Rookies
September 30th, 2017 Going into New York Rangers training camp, most eyes were on the young Swede Lias Andersson. Taken 7th overall in the 2017 NHL draft, Andersson was in competition for an opening night roster spot. However, fellow first-round pick Filip Chytil beat him out while Andersson was returned to the Swedish Hockey League. It was no secret...
