A player from the Canadiens reveals not having a good relationship with Jeff Gorton, and it's a huge perception that is being denied
This summer, Kent Hughes offered a one-year, two-way contract to forward Lias Andersson. Many then saw an obvious link between the young man and the club's Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations, Jeff Gorton.
What we are learning now is that this relationship never had a say in this signing, at least not from Andersson's side. He even mentioned to TVA Sports journalist Nicolas Cloutier that his relationship with his former boss was difficult.
"Jeff is a good guy. Our relationship wasn't the best. It's a long story. Nothing special, it just didn't work out as both parties would have liked. I learned from this experience. I'm an adult, today." - Lias Andersson
Andersson had even forgotten, when he received the offer from the Canadiens, that Gorton was now working with the Montreal organization.
"When I found out Montreal was interested, everything happened so quickly and I didn't even think for a second about 'Gorts' now working in Montreal. Then my agent told me: 'It looks like 'Gorts' still likes you.' I was surprised!" - Lias Andersson
With this signing, the now 25-year-old Swedish forward hopes to prove that he still has a place in the NHL. He has indeed started his ascent to the big league very well with a double, during his second game with the Rocket.
"I felt more comfortable," Andersson said. "I managed to attack the net. I can build on that, for sure. I can be much better. I feel I stepped up in my second game." - Lias Andersson
What will help the 7th overall pick of the 2017 draft to be considered for a call-up with the Canadiens is his experience. He has 110 games under his belt in the NHL, in addition to 162 in the AHL. Last season with the Ontario Reign, the farm team of the Los Angeles Kings, he accumulated 59 points, including 31 goals.
It will be interesting to see Andersson's progress over the coming weeks and, above all, his offensive production with the Laval Rocket!
| POLL |
Which one has the best future with the Canadiens, in your opinion? |
| Filip Mesar | 53 | 30.3 % |
| Lias Andersson | 20 | 11.4 % |
| Riley Kidney | 20 | 11.4 % |
| Sean Farrell | 82 | 46.9 % |
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