Rangers sign first-round pick Andersson to three-year deal

Lias Andersson, centre, was drafted seventh overall by the New York Rangers. (Nam Y. Huh/AP)

The New York Rangers have agreed to terms with forward Lias Andersson on a three-year, entry-level contract.

New York selected Andersson seventh overall in last month’s NHL Draft. The 18-year-old appeared in 42 games with HV71 of the Swedish Hockey League this past season, registering nine goals and 10 assists.

Internationally, the native of Sweden has skated for his country at several tournaments. Most recently, Andersson registered three goals and posted a plus-two rating in seven games for Sweden at the 2017 world junior hockey championship.

July 13, 2017

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Lias Andersson
SIGNED BY
New York Rangers
LENGTH
3 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Entry-Level Deal
SALARY CAP HIT
N/A
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