Lias Andersson was suspended without pay in December when he left the Hartford Wolf Pack and returned to Sweden. Recently, the New York Rangers reopened communications with the former first round draft pick and he was allowed to practice with a junior team. Now they have taken the next step and will allow him to play hockey.
OFFICIAL: Rangers loan forward Lias Andersson to HV71 of the Swedish Hockey League.
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— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) January 26, 2020
In the official release, the team made no mention of the controversy surrounding his departure and subsequent suspension.