I had a conversation at the time of the draft, the weeks leading up to the draft and also after, with
@ManUtdTobbe. He must think I am an idiot for saying I liked Andersson more than Pettersson. Seeing Andersson play for HV71 in the SHL playoffs, I loved what I saw. His mature style of play, the way he asks for the puck. I remember being in Luxembourg the night of the 1st round of the draft (I was on my way to Vienna as part of my work relocation) and watched the draft at the Swedish pub there. The same pub where I watched the SHL playoff finals. Surrounded by Swedes, the moment we picked Andersson I immediately started "comparing notes" so to speak with the hockey fans present.
I will be the first to admit that when it comes to Lias, I might be a bit biased but I am happy he has delivered so far. His season starting off with the fatigue was worrying, but he has definitely redeemed himself.
I may have been wrong there, but I was extremely happy with Andersson. I underestimated Pettersson due to the fact that he played in the Allsvenskan, and I assumed he'd struggle in the SHL. Pettersson is looking like the best player from the draft, but I honestly feel Lias has a style that translates to the NHL very well, and much more easily than guys drafted in that range.
Time will tell, but so far, I am happy.