Jeff Gorton announced earlier this morning that Lias Andersson, the 18-year-old First Round draft pick of the New York Rangers, has signed a contract officially beginning his journey to Madison Square Garden.
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Andersson played in 42 games this past season with HV71 of the Swedish Hockey League where he had careers highs in goals scored (9), assists (10), points (19) and plus/minus (+21). Andersson also led all scorers, under 20 years of age, in the league last season.