Player Discussion Lias Andersson

[eco's bones]

Lias will probably wear 50 for now. The Rangers have options--Chytil's been used on the wing and Andersson can play on the wing too--so both of them can stay--even if Howden comes back quick. Lettieri can go down without going through waivers and I think Nieves can too. We could trade someone like Spooner or dump McLeod.

Even if Lias goes back to Hartford I think his days there are numbered. It seems to me he's pretty much figured out that league and is ready for the next step. Playing in all situations as a 1C and producing. He's a really good hockey player.

 

[will1066]

The microanalysis on here is amazing. These guys are hockey players, not highly reactive chemical compounds.

I'm not sure what context this is within, as I'm too lazy to scan, but I commend you. I commend you.

 

[Kupo]

I remember years ago when Callahan got sent down, played his tail off, came back up and never looked back.

I think the minutes in Hartford were good for him and it’ll show on the ice.

 

[will1066]

Maybe they'll send down Lettieri

 

[bl02]

He deserved the call up but I would rather not have him burn a year of his contract in a year that most of us feel this team isn't gonna go far

 

[DanielBrassard]

He deserved the call up but I would rather not have him burn a year of his contract in a year that most of us feel this team isn't gonna go far

I don't think it's a big deal honestly. When his ELC expires all of the big contracts we have will be gone.

 

[will1066]

He deserved the call up but I would rather not have him burn a year of his contract in a year that most of us feel this team isn't gonna go far

I respectfully disagree. Player development > winning. And if you ask any one of them, they'll tell you that they go out and play to win. If they put Chytil on his wing and have a veteran ride shotgun on the other wing, I say, why not. Let them grow and come up together.

 

[bl02]

I don't think it's a big deal honestly. When his ELC expires all of the big contracts we have will be gone.

True but i think Toronto wouldn't have had the Nylander issue if they let his contract slide that first year of 2015-2016.

 

[bl02]

I respectfully disagree. Player development > winning. And if you ask any one of them, they'll tell you that they go out and play to win. If they put Chytil on his wing and have a veteran ride shotgun on the other wing, I say, why not. Let them grow and come up together.

I can understand both sides. As long as he is given an opportunity. The way Chytil has been played the first 10-15 games is worrisome. If he's up here give him a chance to play with some decent linemates

 

[DanielBrassard]

True but i think Toronto wouldn't have had the Nylander issue if they let his contract slide that first year of 2015-2016.

They would have the problem next season then.

 

[kovazub94]

Lettieri earned a sent down.

I’m glad Lias is back but I also want to see Fogs get a chance who earned it no less than Andersson.

 

[bl02]

They would have the problem next season then.

yeah but he would be playing this year.

 

[DanielBrassard]

yeah but he would be playing this year.

True. If the Rangers are in a similar situation as the Leafs I would be pretty surprised, but it's certainly something to keep in mind. I just don't think it's a big concern for the FO.

 

[NYR]

I remember years ago when Callahan got sent down, played his tail off, came back up and never looked back.

I think the minutes in Hartford were good for him and it’ll show on the ice.

This.
I think he sticks after this call up..

 

[will1066]

I just don't believe in the limited-minutes-is-detrimental narrative. He's watching and absorbing from the bench. He's got DQ, DO, and LR talking to him and explaining stuff.He's listening and learning how a major league locker room carries on. He's training in big-club facilities, has the services and tricks-of-the-trade wisdom of trainers like Jim Ramsay. He learns to live in the city versus Hartford. So many intangibles besides playing time.

 

[CasusBelli]

Slide him into the third line with a capable winger. Don’t overwhelm him. Bring him along but give him reasonable minutes. Slow and steady.

 

[Kupo]

This.
I think he sticks after this call up..

Me too..

But don’t mistakenly let that be a distraction to the fact that Al Bundy once scored 4 touchdowns in a single game for Polk High School Panthers in 1966 versus Andrew Johnson High School, including the game-winning touchdown in the final seconds against his old nemesis, “Spare Tire” Dixon Bubba Smith.

 

[NYR]

Me too..

But don’t mistakenly let that be a distraction to the fact that Al Bundy once scored 4 touchdowns in a single game for Polk High School Panthers in 1966 versus Andrew Johnson High School, including the game-winning touchdown in the final seconds against his old nemesis, “Spare Tire” Dixon Bubba Smith.

Haha.. Exactly!

 

[Shesterkybomb]

The guy earned it. I like that they are rewarding hard work.

 

[WeRa]

I a little bit surprised that Filip Chytil wasn't sent down... I know, Lias is a substitute for Brett..

 

[Placid]

hmmm, this seems a tad strange.... the team cannot find the time to give Chytil more than 10 minutes on the fourth line, and they bring up our second top prospect to a potential similar fate. Both of these guys needs to play, and play a lot. One can make the argument for that "the AHL has nothing more to teach these guys", but if they are relegated to 10 minutes or less per game in the big club, i'll maintain that they'd still be better off with 20'ish in the AHL.

This just seems stupid on so many levels (thinking contracts, future), we already have too many players and cannot fit them all, why on earth bring up more (yes, i know he is supposed to replace Howden). But neither of those two should ever see 4th line duty when developing, and i am frustrated with the usage of Chytil

Maybe a trade is coming.. only thing that would even remotely make sense (unless i missed someone being sent down ?)

 

[WeRa]

Maybe a trade is coming.. only thing that would even remotely make sense.

Do you think Chytil trade???? OMG NO. If it will be Vlad or Spoon .. no problem.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

When Howden comes back I want a first line of Lias - Howden - Chytil and 30 mins a night, full 2 mins of the pp.
Let’s stop f***ing around and put this rebuild into maximum overdrive.

 

[darko]

Do you think Chytil trade???? OMG NO. If it will be Vlad or Spoon .. no problem.

Don't worry we are not trading Chytil hehe

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

Thank you for the compliment, but I feel the inevitability of a Andersson-Chytil-Mcleod line within 5 games. If Quinn is currently finding it hard to give Chytil proper ice time, hows he gonna give him and now Andersson enough ice time.

Prob Lias is a better player right now, so that will be factored in.