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Probably called him up because he's going to ride out the rest of the year once Hayes and Zuccarello get moved, and there was a spot for him to kick in a game early. Why not?

And NYR is way better than Hartford for a young player who can conceivably fit in either. Better talent to play with even as depleted as it is.
 
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I'd really like to see Quinn put Lias into some offensive situations more, see if we can get his confidence growing and get into a groove. He has a lot of potential offensively but right now it seems like he's just worried about playing smart and not making mistakes.

Could try him on the wing: Kreider - Zibanejad - Lias would be interesting. Ziba and Lias had chemistry in the WC.

Maybe slot him into Hayes' spot when he's gone? Maybe pair him with Chytil and anchor them with Fast?

Idk what the answer is, just that I'd like to see him get some more chances playing up the lineup. Howden was given tons of chances with good linemates and offensive usage even well after he started to look like a high schooler out there.
 
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Rangers in 7 said:
i still see him as a more skilled stepan, which personally id be very happy with

edit: to add some more detail to my post....i think hes going to be a consistent 60-65 point player who in a good year can put up 70 when this team really gets cranking again
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If Andersson can pop in 60 points, along with some mental toughness and relentlessness, I'll happily take it.

That's what I've expected from his ceiling and what I continue to hope for.
 
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Glen Sathers Cigar said:
I'd really like to see Quinn put Lias into some offensive situations more, see if we can get his confidence growing and get into a groove. He has a lot of potential offensively but right now it seems like he's just worried about playing smart and not making mistakes.

Could try him on the wing: Kreider - Zibanejad - Lias would be interesting. Ziba and Lias had chemistry in the WC.

Maybe slot him into Hayes' spot when he's gone? Maybe pair him with Chytil and anchor them with Fast?

Idk what the answer is, just that I'd like to see him get some more chances playing up the lineup. Howden was given tons of chances with good linemates and offensive usage even well after he started to look like a high schooler out there.
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I've been saying this for almost a year :)
 
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I'd like to see him get extended time at Center. Even more so, once Hayes leaves. Hopefully he shows something..

Kreider - Zibs -Buchnevich
Vesey - Andersson - Chytil
Names - Strome - Fast
Brickley - Boo - LOL
 
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If Andersson can pop in 60 points, along with some mental toughness and relentlessness, I'll happily take it.

That's what I've expected from his ceiling and what I continue to hope for.
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We’d all take and love that. But highly doubt it.
 
60 pts would be hard for him if he's not racking up PP pts. I can see some PPGs but not running the PP through him

I'd take Kevin Hayes production from him. 40-50pts but mostly coming from ES. Numbers can improve if paired with more skilled wingers .
 
I want to see him with the puck more. There still are times when he gets it and slows down/dumps it. Probably just nerves/lack of confidence right now, but when he starts carrying more, I think we will have a new appreciation for him.

His hands and his puck protection are some of his best skills, but he hasn't really demonstrated at the NHL level yet.
 
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right now i cannot see LA as a 60 point guy. does the road, not likely either.

with pp time- where i think hell do well, he can get to 20-25 goal perhaps but thats tops the way i see it.

his shot is underrated and actually very good but his strengths seem to be more towards the 3C role right now so i believe thats where he slots now and down the road. hes got all those intangibles that make him perfect for that gritty, matchup defensive C spot with all the prime time minutes like last 2 mins of a close game, d zone face-offs and PK1 his calling card.

that spot and those minutes just wont translate into 60 points with out alot of PP1 time.
 
Rangers in 7 said:
i still see him as a more skilled stepan, which personally id be very happy with

edit: to add some more detail to my post....i think hes going to be a consistent 60-65 point player who in a good year can put up 70 when this team really gets cranking again
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Stepan was about as skilled as anyone, speed limited him and the fact he was being used as a shut down center. If he gets anywhere close to Stepan I'm extremely happy and that's not a knock on Lias, just think Stepan's skill level was highly underrated.
 
offdacrossbar said:
right now i cannot see LA as a 60 point guy. does the road, not likely either.

with pp time- where i think hell do well, he can get to 20-25 goal perhaps but thats tops the way i see it.

his shot is underrated and actually very good but his strengths seem to be more towards the 3C role right now so i believe thats where he slots now and down the road. hes got all those intangibles that make him perfect for that gritty, matchup defensive C spot with all the prime time minutes like last 2 mins of a close game, d zone face-offs and PK1 his calling card.

that spot and those minutes just wont translate into 60 points with out alot of PP1 time.
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I'm not agreeing with your assessment of him but I think Chytil or Howden could just as easily be the 2c for us so I could see Lias anywhere between the 2 and 3 c. My personal preference because of his foot speed would be to put him at wing but I'm also confident he will get faster so I guess we will have to wait and see.
 
offdacrossbar said:
right now i cannot see LA as a 60 point guy. does the road, not likely either.

with pp time- where i think hell do well, he can get to 20-25 goal perhaps but thats tops the way i see it.

his shot is underrated and actually very good but his strengths seem to be more towards the 3C role right now so i believe thats where he slots now and down the road. hes got all those intangibles that make him perfect for that gritty, matchup defensive C spot with all the prime time minutes like last 2 mins of a close game, d zone face-offs and PK1 his calling card.

that spot and those minutes just wont translate into 60 points with out alot of PP1 time.
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I think your criminally underrating a player who has been one of the better players on every team he’s ever played for. He was also one of the best players at his last wjc. I’m not counting him out of being a 60 point player
 
LA is going to be a very good player. hes got all the intangibles to be so.

i just dont see the scoring upside.

i see him as being a player that does those things that good teams need to win games but doesn't necessarily show up on a score sheet. hes driven and a natural leader.

hes going to be an important player and will ultimately wear a letter one day.

70 points ?? not likely. 6o ? maybe
 
offdacrossbar said:
LA is going to be a very good player. hes got all the intangibles to be so.

i just dont see the scoring upside.

i see him as being a player that does those things that good teams need to win games but doesn't necessarily show up on a score sheet. hes driven and a natural leader.

hes going to be an important player and will ultimately wear a letter one day.

70 points ?? not likely. 6o ? maybe
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Contributing to 22% of Hartford's goals when playing at the age of 20 is actually quite impressive.
 
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