Rangers Select [F] Lias Andersson with 7th Overall Pick

[Phil in Absentia]

I definitely don't think trading Stepan was worth Lias Andersson and some cap space, but it's a sunk cost at this point. I can deal with it. Lots of these guys have bust potential. I don't see that with Andersson and many don't.

Yeah, that's arguably the strongest defense of him. He's a near-lock for making the NHL, perhaps as soon as next season. I just wish, given their total lack of boom prospects, that they went for more impact with the pick.

[Puck Head]

If that's who you want, flip the 7 for 13 or whatever and add a 4th or something.

So frustrating.

But no, it's the old boys last day so let's let him have his way. Fuckin dumb.

Thanks for that Lundy pick 37 years ago, you've done shit since.

No that you are old and senile, we are sending you out the door.
But before you do, throw some shit at the dart board and we'll go with that for first pick.

[Drew a Penalty]

Yeah, that's arguably the strongest defense of him. He's a near-lock for making the NHL, perhaps as soon as next season. I just wish, given their total lack of boom prospects, that they went for more impact with the pick.

Agreed. I think, depending on what they do with the 21st, that this is salvageable.

[Dunny]

Thanks for that Lundy pick 37 years ago, you've done shit since, are old and senile and we are sending you out the door.
But before you do, throw some shit at the dart board and we'll go with that.

LOL

I know scouts, I wouldn't trust them with choosing dinner.

[Respecttheblue]

Vilardi seemed more interesting to me. Conservative pick gets us oscar Stephan/Derek Lindberg. With less scoring? Fooking draft someone.with a #7 who can put the puck in the net wouldya! Oh well, Swedes have worked out well in the Nhl if that's hope. Off to Ned it's 1:40 am here.


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[NYR2711]

http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftprospect...Rank&year=2017

IF I COULD "CARPOOL KARAOKE" WITH ANY CELEBRITY IT WOULD BE: JUSTIN BIEBER

OK, this is a big letdown on him.

[ThirtyONE]

http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftprospect...Rank&year=2017


OK, this is a big letdown on him.

Hey, "Sorry" is a fucking JAM.

[Don't Stepan Matteau]

McKenzie, who I consider the gold standard for the Draft, had him at 13. So yeah, you're right. It's not a huge reach, but it's still one I'm not all that comfortable making. I'm sure Andersson will be a fine NHL player. This isn't McIlrath, but considering the cost they paid to draft at seven, it's an underwhelming return.

I agree with this, but just about every pick in this draft is some level of a crap shoot as there isn't a generational talent and because of that I'd be more concerned if they reached on a guy guy who was really talented but 3-5 years away due to body type or a severe limitation to his game like a lot of first round talent.

It sounds like Anderson has the size and skill set to fill one of our bottom 6 forward roles right away and because of the type of game he has still develop into a top 6 player while doing so, ala Brad Marchand or Kunitz but hopefully as a responsible center. That's a rarity coming out of the draft and perhaps warranted the bit of the reach since we do have the holes by trading step and losing Lindbergh.

It also allows the flexibility to find a short term aging star as rental which is a lot easier than trading for a flawed stud like Duchene, so in my mind it's not a huge deviation of the overall plan.

[NYR2711]

Hey, "Sorry" is a fucking JAM.

He also like Sidney Crosby

[Cash or Czech?]

I'm not ecstatic we didn't take a risk, but I'm okay with his projection. We need to go for a boom/bust type with #21

I hope this guy eventually develops into a Drury-type versatile player.


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[Drew a Penalty]

I'm not ecstatic we didn't take a risk, but I'm okay with his projection. We need to go for a boom/bust type with #21

I hope this guy eventually develops into a Drury-type versatile player.


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ISS' comparison for him is Alex Steen. I really like that as a basis for his play and potential ceiling.

[Cash or Czech?]

ISS' comparison for him is Alex Steen. I really like that as a basis for his play and potential ceiling.

I'm about that. "All Situations" types of players are really valuable. And if he's NHL ready next season? We've seen some really good players start in a grinding role as young rookies and breakout with some offense. Both on the Rangers and around the league.


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[So Nashty]

Im sure with the lack of 1st rounder the last few seasons Gorton and Co. probably thought a safe pick was worth the lack of ceiling here. Its certainly not an exciting pick but it may grow on us.

[Drew a Penalty]

Im sure with the lack of 1st rounder the last few seasons Gorton and Co. probably thought a safe pick was worth the lack of ceiling here. Its certainly not an exciting pick but it may grow on us.

This is the way we need to look at it. Andersson wasn't going to make it to 21 despite what some here are claiming. He wasn't the pick at 7, but he's a player we'll grow to like. He's really good and can make the team next season. When was the last time the Rangers remotely had someone capable of that?

[Phil in Absentia]

This is the way we need to look at it. Andersson wasn't going to make it to 21 despite what some here are claiming. He wasn't the pick at 7, but he's a player we'll grow to like. He's really good and can make the team next season. When was the last time the Rangers remotely had someone capable of that?

At forward? Kreider.

[Drew a Penalty]

At forward? Kreider.

I guess. But he didn't.

[Phil in Absentia]

I guess. But he didn't.

You asked. I'm just saying, that's the last time they came close.

[Dunny]

Now we're guaranteed a high-end guy.

Just do it.

[Drew a Penalty]

You asked. I'm just saying, that's the last time they came close.

I mean like one that actually did.

[So Nashty]

Now we're guaranteed a high-end guy.

Just do it.

who is ranked at 40? thats probably who they take lol