In speaking with Swedish site HockeySverige, Mika Zibanejad said that he is trying to take Rangers prospect Lias Andersson under his wing.
Aside from being teammates, Zibanejad and Andersson share a few things in common. Both are from Sweden, both play center (although Andersson can play wing), both were early draft picks with high expectations, and both have represented their country on the world’s stage. In other words, Mika is the perfect guy to tutor his 19-year-old counterpart.
Zibanejad is looking to impart the same messages that Kyle Turris gave to him when the two were playing for the Ottawa Senators.