It might be time to ask the question if Lias Andersson was ever given a legitimate chance at the NHL level?
After primarily playing on the New York Rangers’ fourth line, Andersson appears to be the odd man out when New York returns to the ice Friday against the Coyotes.
Also, according to DQ, Lias Andersson, who appears to be out of the mix, will stay here for now.
— Colin Stephenson (@ColinASteph) December 13, 2018
With Pavel Buchnevich and Mats Zuccarello expected to return to the lineup Friday, someone had to come out, and it appears it will be Andersson as Quinn went with these line combinations at practice Thursday:
Andersson and McQuaid the extras.