Rangers loan Andersson to HV71 of Swedish Hockey League
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The New York Rangers have loaned forward Lias Andersson to HV71 of the Swedish Hockey League, the team announced Sunday.
Andersson was suspended by the Rangers without pay in December for leaving the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack. The 21-year-old also reportedly requested a trade from the organization.
Rangers general manager Jeff Gorton assessed the trade market for Andersson after his request, but nothing came to fruition.
Andersson, who was drafted seventh overall by New York in 2017, has split time between the AHL and NHL. In 66 career games with the Rangers, he's posted nine points.
Andersson previously spent three seasons with HV71 and helped the SHL club win a title in 2017.
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