Stunned. That’s the word which best describes what Rangers’ fans felt when they learned Lias Andersson was among the final roster cuts. The #7 overall pick in 2017 and most NHL ready prospect of the draft was demoted to Hartford and there’s some struggle to understand why.
What the Organization is Saying
When the final roster moves were made, GM, Jeff Gorton responded to questions about Andersson with, “what’s best for him is to be playing and not be on the fourth line.” On its face, this is a fair answer in order to focus on his continued development, but you have to wonder why the Rangers in a rebuild year couldn’t find minutes for him?