Posts About "Lias Andersson"
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Canucks, Rangers, Sabres, More
June 19th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, is there any chance the Montreal Canadiens will look at Dustin Byfuglien as an option on their blue line? In Vancouver, what are the Canucks planning on doing with Loui Eriksson? Lias Andersson's fate has been decided in New York, and there is more detail coming to light about the firings in Buffalo and...
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Kings, Rangers, Canucks, More
June 4th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is talk that defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere may be on the outside and looking in when it comes to playing with the Philadelphia Flyers. Meanwhile, one team looking to improve their blue line, the Los Angeles Kings, are being linked to a KHL defenseman. The Vancouver Canucks are in search of defensive...
Rangers Have Real Trouble Drafting in the Top 10
May 30th, 2020 The New York Rangers have high hopes and big plans for Kaapo Kakko, the Finnish forward who they were more than happy to take with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft. There's a long way to go for the 19-year-old after an up-and-down rookie season, but the Rangers are confident Kakko will develop into a top offensive player....
Rangers' Andersson Must Change Attitude to Have Success in the NHL
May 4th, 2020 Lias Andersson’s New York Rangers' career has gotten off to a very rocky start, but he is just 21 years old and still has time to turn it around. Andersson actually had a decent 2017-18 season after he was drafted seventh overall in the 2017 NHL Draft. He had seven goals and seven assists in 22 games with Frolunda HC, while playing...
NHL Rumors: Blues, Rangers, Devils, Maple Leafs, More
April 25th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news on how the St. Louis Blues might free up some cap space to sign Alex Pietrangelo, the New Jersey Devils have plans to improve their roster for next season, and Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersson talks about wanting to finish out the season. Finally, would Lias Andersson return to the...
NHL Rumors: Flames, Jets, Sharks, Rangers, Donald Trump, More
April 4th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, the Calgary Flames have said they won't be looking at signing any deals on players during the NHL pause. The Winnipeg Jets could get a valuable player back if the season resumes and the San Jose Sharks seem to be leaning one direction with their coach. Are the New York Rangers still working on a Lias...
NHL Trade Deadline: Prospects Potentially on the Move
February 16th, 2020 The NHL trade deadline is almost upon us and contending teams are in search of ways to get their organization over the hump and bring home a Stanley Cup. Those hitting the market as "buyers" are in search of one thing and one thing only. NHL players with the ability to increase the overall skill on a roster. However, these pieces don't...
NHL Rumors: Sharks, Maple Leafs, Rangers, Senators, More
January 27th, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the San Jose Sharks, namely Joe Thornton and whether or not he’ll waive his no-trade clause. The Toronto Maple Leafs look to insert a young blueliner while the New York Rangers send a young forward to Sweden. Finally, what are the Ottawa Senators doing with 10 different free...
Rangers’ Andersson Lowering His Trade Value By Sitting Out
January 12th, 2020 When the New York Rangers selected Lias Andersson with the seventh selection in the 2017 NHL Draft, analysts immediately compared him to Jesper Fast. While Fast is an excellent defensive forward, he has never scored more than 13 goals or had more than 33 points in a season. Ideally, the team’s highest draft pick since 2004 would be...
Rangers Should Be Worried About Kravtsov
January 11th, 2020 Amidst the encouraging rebuild occurring at Madison Square Garden, with one of the NHL's youngest teams showing some signs that a bright future might exist just a few seasons from now, the New York Rangers are also faced with stark reminders of how difficult and precarious it can be to tear a roster down and start practically from...
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Bruins, Penguins, Rangers, More
January 10th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, one insider predicts a huge change coming for the Montreal Canadiens, the Boston Bruins lost Zdeno Chara but it's unclear for how long, and the Pittsburgh Penguins are shopping Alex Galchenyuk. Finally, are the New York Rangers dealing with additional complications beyond his play when it comes to trading...
NHL Rumors: Williams, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Rangers, More
January 8th, 2020 In today's NHL rumors, there is news on who and how many team Justin Williams turned down before rejoining the Carolina Hurricanes, the Edmonton Oilers may make one particular forward available in an attempt to grab a useful rental, and Lias Andersson opens up about his issues with the New York Rangers. Williams Returns to Carolina,...
Rangers Made Right Move With Stepan Trade
December 30th, 2019 Lias Andersson’s trade demand does not bode well for his future with the New York Rangers. General manager Jeff Gorton traded Derek Stepan and Antti Raanta from the Rangers to the Arizona Coyotes following the 2016-17 season. In return, the Rangers received Tony DeAngelo and the No. 7 overall selection in the 2017 NHL Draft, then used...
