The New York Rangers made a splash leading up to the NHL entry draft by trading their top line center, Derek Stepan. Part of the return from the Arizona Coyotes was the 7th overall pick in this year’s draft.
The Rangers then used that pick to select Lias Andersson from HV71, in Sweden. Along with Filip Chytil, selected later at 21st overall, there are already high expectations on Andersson.
Now that Andersson and Chytil are officially in the fold having signed their entry-level contracts, fans will be hoping to see them in Madison Square Garden, and soon.