31. Lias Andersson, C, NYR
How acquired: Selected with No. 7 pick in 2017 NHL Draft
Last season: New York: 7 GP, 1-1-2; Hartford (AHL): 25 GP, 5-9-14; Frolunda (SHL): 22 GP, 7-7-14
Andersson, who turns 20 on Oct. 13, is expected to push to be a top-four center in New York after coming to North America last season and spending most of the offseason training in Connecticut.
Andersson (6-0, 200) began last season with Frolunda of the SHL and was captain for Sweden at the 2018 WJC. Though he had a shoulder injury, he had seven points (six goals, one assist) in seven games and helped Sweden win the silver medal. Andersson joined Hartford on Jan. 19 and established himself as a top-six forward for New York's AHL affiliate before the Rangers recalled him March 25 to play the final seven games of the regular season.
Projected NHL arrival: This season