Posts About "Lias Andersson"
Andersson's Demotion Isn't All His Fault
January 1st, 2019 Despite all the high hopes when he was called up on the evening of Nov. 4, the New York Rangers announced on Dec. 28 that center Lias Andersson would be sent back down to the Hartford Wolf Pack. During his time in the NHL this season, Andersson totaled one goal and three assists on 22 shots on goal while averaging 10:47 of...
Rangers' New Faces After 2 Months of Play
November 29th, 2018 The narrative surrounding the 2018-19 New York Rangers was, and primarily still is, the major youth movement. It wasn’t supposed to be about playoff hopes, or winning games or achieving points in as many games as possible. What Rangers brass and fans were going to hone in on this year was player development and the...
Chytil & Andersson - The Rangers' Future is Here
September 28th, 2018 There's no doubt anymore that the theme of the New York Rangers' rebuild is patience. The club is determined not to force-feed the NHL to its gaggle of young prospects, with many of them set to play in the minors or European leagues in 2018-19. The measured approach is one that team management believes will pay dividends in the...
Rangers Rebuild: Questions Remain as Season Nears
August 22nd, 2018 The upcoming season isn’t just any other for the New York Rangers. This won't be another year that revolves around a playoff run, questioning whether or not Henrik Lundqvist can carry his team to Stanley Cup glory. Heading into opening night, the Garden faithful are not asking, “Could this finally be the year?” In fact, the...
Rangers Prospects: All Systems Go
May 17th, 2018 A change is coming. It may sound like a catchy summer movie motto, but that phrase best describes the New York Rangers' offseason plans this July. General manger Jeff Gorton wants to revamp the roster by instilling younger, faster players into the lineup, and it seems that all systems are ready to go with the Rangers top two...
Rangers Draft Strategy: Keep it Simple, Stupid
May 9th, 2018 With the ninth overall selection in hand—a mildly disappointing consolation prize for their poor season if there ever was one—barring a backsliding trade, the New York Rangers will be selecting in the top 10 for the second time in as many years. Who to select with that choice is something of a moving target with no clear consensus....
