Raccoon Jesus
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Man people just absolutely dumping on this kid. I know he's had issues, but I didn't need more reason to be annoyed by Rangers fans.
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KopitarFAN
Reno Sucks!
Sure, why not? The luxury of having so many picks, can afford to take chances.
kilowatt
the vibes are not immaculate
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Pronman:
Lias Andersson, C, HV71-SHL: Andersson is a highly-intelligent and competitive player who can play in the hard areas and create offense in those hard areas. He’s not that big though and lacks clear NHL quality speed and skill.
I wonder how much the attitude/trade issues negatively impact rankings though?
Lias Andersson, C, HV71-SHL: Andersson is a highly-intelligent and competitive player who can play in the hard areas and create offense in those hard areas. He’s not that big though and lacks clear NHL quality speed and skill.
I wonder how much the attitude/trade issues negatively impact rankings though?
Chazz Reinhold
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Yeah, I texted my Rangers fan friend and his response was "Good luck with that guy."
No Name The Nameless
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deaderhead28
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Kids like 21 years old,maybe it wasnt the best situation or system.Maybe it was the coaches.Anyways,the kid is a King and lets hope he can turn it around and prove the Rangers wrong for giving up on him.
Raccoon Jesus
We were right there
It's like, I get it, but what else are you drafting at #60? If he were in this draft he'd likely go higher. I can get NYR fans being annoyed with him but all the throwing shit at him on his way out the door is gross.
Frolov 6'3
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Love this trade because I have always been a fan of Lias.
For some reason he didnt pan out in NY but was very good at the WJC two years ago and is doing well in Sweden constantly.
I am okay to take a shot with him for pick 60.
For some reason he didnt pan out in NY but was very good at the WJC two years ago and is doing well in Sweden constantly.
I am okay to take a shot with him for pick 60.
johnjm22
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Since Andersson went back to the SHL he's been very productive. That's a good sign.
Can't say I love the fact that his dad works for the Kings. Reeks of nepotism.
Can't say I love the fact that his dad works for the Kings. Reeks of nepotism.
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went back to Sweden stating it had been tough mentally and complained about incidents but wouldnt comment on it according to the Hockey News future prospects. Kings would have done there due diligence especially with his dad in the organization. Averaging a point a game since return to Sweden. Has size, can skate, plays all out, Still only 21. Lets see what LA can bring out of him
kovacro
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His dad is one of the Kings scouts... I think that's all you need to know. They're taking a chance on a high draft pick who has ties with the Kings. We'll see if it pans out.
No Name The Nameless
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We would be bitter if a 7th overall wasn't working out. Expectations were high. I'm perfectly happy with relieving them of their troubles for pick 60 
Raccoon Jesus
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For a kid who apparently had some adjustment issues, I see it as a good thing. Between that and having Bjornfot et. al. around.
kilowatt
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"The draft will take place from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM"
Right... this second round has taken longer than the first round!
Right... this second round has taken longer than the first round!
It's a little iffy but honestly our development program is pretty solid, so we will see pretty soon if this was a worthy gamble.
KINGS17
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The only thing I remember about Lias.
Would have been even more funny if Lundqvist tripped.
Raccoon Jesus
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Chazz Reinhold
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Or it's the one place in the NHL where he'd feel the most comfortable. Needy? Maybe, but if it gets him to reach his potential it'd be worth it.
kilowatt
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Nepotism? Right. This should be it for Blake, we already know he's gone if he "lost" the coin flip on Stutzle/Byfield.
Raccoon Jesus
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kilowatt
the vibes are not immaculate
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Detroit has taken pretty much all the players I really like. Am I a Red Wings fan now?
Raccoon Jesus
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johnjm22
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Yeah, there's different ways you can look at it. His Dad obviously knows what really happened in NY. Gives the Kings some insight.
If you drafted a player at 60th overall who was putting up the production he currently is at 21 in the SHL, you'd probably be pretty happy.
