Prospect Info: With the 7th Overall Pick the Rangers Select Lias Andersson

[Pavel Buchnevich]

New York Rangers 1st Round Pick #7 OA - Lias Andersson (C)

ESPN Insider Bio:

http://www.espn.com/nhl/insider/story/_/id/19411026/nhl-top-100-draft-prospect-rankings-players-1-20

16. Lias Andersson, C, HV 71 (SHL)
DOB: 10/13/98 | Ht: 5' 11.25" | Wt: 198
2016-17 stats: 42 GP | 9 G | 10 A

Andersson was a solid piece for HV71 and Sweden's World Junior team this season. All he has done is produce wherever he's gone the past few seasons. He won't dazzle with high-end dekes, but there is a lot of skill to Andersson's game. He makes quick decisions, has a quick shot, sees his options well and has good puck skills. He can be a standout offensive player, though that isn't always the case. Andersson might be below average in size, but he's tough and strong for a player his age, and he can kill penalties adequately. I don't love his skating, but he isn't dragging anvils all over the ice, and considering all the other positive attributes in his offensive game, you can live without game-breaking speed.

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=214318

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[LastWordArmy]

LWOS Scouting Report

http://lastwordonhockeyprospects.com/2017/04/13/lias-andersson-scouting-report/

 

[Raspewtin]

Ha

you knew they'd **** it up

you just knew it.

 

[I Eat Crow]

He may play in the NHL this year

 

[JC704]

Ugh, need to wait three years to see how this turns out. But for now? Hate it

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Safest player in this draft. Probably won't be more than a 2nd liner, but I would be very surprised if he was not a good NHL'er.

 

[Zats Muccarello]

Blown pick.

 

[GregSirico]

Blown pick.

Who were the better choices?

 

[offdacrossbar]

very few holes in this kids game

watch him. read up.

he was a big time riser.

no need to freak out.

this is a money choice.

 

[Favin]

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=214318

"...but could also become an excellent role player who always gives 100%."

LOL. 7th overall.

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

This thread sounds like the Stepan draft thread!!!!

 

[Raspewtin]

If there was ever a typical NYR pick that this god forsaken organization loves so damn much it's ****ing this one.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

The thread on him reminds me of one I created a long time back. Where folks *****ed and moaned and cried and wailed and complained.
















The Derek Stepan draft thread.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

This thread sounds like the Stepan draft thread!!!!

Great minds think alike.

 

[ashnathan]

reach.

 

[messiah]

Did i hear someone say he is another Fast ? so we gave up stepan and raanta for this

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

Kid will never be better than Derek Stepan. Book it.


7th overall, first pick this high since 2004. We go with a guy who will probably top out as a middle six player. Basically no first line upside. Wtf.


If you want him bad, fine. But trade down and pick up a couple assets. What the hell.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Reminds me of Mikael Backlund.

 

[MisterUnspoken]

lol you guys are so negative. Oh no we picked a sure fire NHLer in a weak draft, the horror!

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

0/10

Defensive forward.

McIlrath part 2. And I was there! Tab is open tonight.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

0/10

Defensive forward.

McIlrath part 2. And I was there! Tab is open tonight.

Okay.

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

lol you guys are so negative. Oh no we picked a sure fire NHLer in a weak draft, the horror!

We traded a sure fire NHLer who is a sure fire better player to do so.

At 21 I love this pick.

 

[JC704]

lol you guys are so negative. Oh no we picked a sure fire NHLer in a weak draft, the horror!

They moved their established, 26-year old 1C for him.

 

[FLYLine27*]

YAY we got another Jesper Fast at 7th overall.

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

lol you guys are so negative. Oh no we picked a sure fire NHLer in a weak draft, the horror!

The anti-Hugh!