Former New York Rangers top-10 pick officially leaves the NHL

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June 19, 2024  (8:19 PM)

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Following two seasons with little use by the Los Angeles Kings and Montreal Canadiens, former New York Rangers top-10 pick Lias Andersson has officially left the NHL.

The New York Rangers had the opportunity to pull in a future NHL star in 2017 with their 7th overall draft pick. Despite the availability of a young Martin Necas, they opted for Swedish forward Lias Andersson, who quickly signed a three-year ELC.

However, Andersson was unable to put up enough fight on the ice for New York to be willing to retain the young player. The Rangers than decided to trade him to the Los Angeles Kings for their 60th overall pick Will Cullye.

After another few unimpressive years, the Los Angeles Kings only allowed him one game in the 2022-2023 regular season. He was then traded to the Canadiens, who placed Andersosn to the Laval Rockets in the AHL, not granting him a single NHL game for the 2023-2024 season.

Clearly tired of not performing in the highest hockey league in the world, the Laval Rockets and Montreal Canadiens have officially said goodbye to Andersson. The Swedish forward has now signed with Biel-Bienne in Switzerland for two years starting next season.

Though he could not provide a real showing in the NHL in only 110 games, Lias Andersson was tied for the lead in club goals and ranked fourth on the team for points with 45 in 53 games. While it is clear the forward could not make a name for himself here, hopefully, he can find what he is looking for in Switzerland.

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Previously

Pierre-Luc Dubois traded to eastern conference team

New York Rangers' Barclay Goodrow claimed off waivers

Dallas Stars unexpectedly trade young top-15 pick

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