Much of the coach’s post-practice remarks Monday were devoted to the subject of Lias Andersson. Quinn explained his reasons why the New York Rangers sent him to Hartford and speculated on his future with the team. In many ways it was what we have heard before.
When listening to Quinn, it’s not hard to believe that Andersson is so far out of favor with the coach, that there is little he can do to earn a return trip to the Garden.
When asked about the assignment, Quinn’s answer was predictable. “We want Lias to get more playing time, touch more pucks.