SterioDesign Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 yeahh... i know "ohhhh that thread again" lol but i wanted to bump the right thread to see who you guys wanted after all cause from my point of view i changed my mind like 3-4 times... went through all the existing threads but it was mostly mock draft threads and interviews stuff so everyone's thought is kinda all over the place so i decided to start a new one just to get straight to the point. personally as for right now im really not sure who i'd prefer but at least that way im gonna be happy whoever they pick we're gonna get a good player for sure considering anything can happen and that any top 5 players except RNH might fall to us lets see... we went through all this before i know but for one last time... Larsson: Obviously he's what everyone wants, he's a stud. Some are saying he's the next Sweden superstar, could become the next Lidstrom (can't see that happen) but others are saying he's gonna be a solid NHL but not a superstar or a top pairing Dman... but wtv he would still be our best Dman for a long time IMO Landeskog: I was all about him not too long ago, he's a warrior + skills, IMO thats what we need in the playoffs, around the net and in the locker room, but considering some reports his ceiling is not as high than other players and that he matured faster than other kids so he may be dominating now but once the other more skilled kids grow and everything they might catch up to him, made me think for awhile about it but still... with all his heart he'd be perfect in red and black, you just can't hate players like that Huberdeau: probably the flashiest player of the bunch he has SICK hands, can score goals, important goals and can make creative plays. Obviously he wouldnt be able to dangle like that around NHL players like he was in the juniors but if his game can translate at NHL level it would be crazy to have him pair with Kovy. Buddy would have a few highlight reel goals for sure Couturier: this kid has all the tools apparently, and fit the devils mold (actually they all do if you ask me) but with his size and scoring touch he could be something, but again with him dropping and everything that its for good or bad reasons its risky IMO but he would still be a good NHL player... but i'd rather go for an impact player, he might be but he's the only one of the bunch that i'd have to wait and see before making a judgment i'd have to put Murphy in there too cause he's actually 100% what we need but those big guys may be too good to pass up... especially with dman... hard to tell how they will develop so i'd rather get that piece through trades and get a proven guy who we know could do the job instead of a high draft pick who could develop slowly (see Erik Johnson) so my pick as for this very moment its tie between Larsson and Landeskog ***but also pulling for Huberdeau cause god this kid can make pretty plays and its fun to watch lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulartist23 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 (edited) My order based on who's left to us when we pick; Larsson Landeskog Couturier Hamilton Edited June 23, 2011 by soulartist23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessus Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Haha alright, let's make this the official draft thread now. We can keep all discussion here. Larsson/Landeskog/Couturier I would be very happy with any of these guys. I'm not sure who will be best, but I would be happiest if we get one of these. I honestly think we'll end up with Larsson or Couturier because I think that Huberdeau has a really good chance of making the top 3 Huberdeau/Murphy I would be slightly less satisfied, but wouldn't be bothered by getting either of these guys. For forwards, I think Landeskog and Couturier are probably better choices than Huberdeau. And Murphy kind of scares me a bit as far as his defensive game goes. He seems to be a great skater and has great vision though. Should develop into a great player regardless. And if we trade down, I guess Strome, Zibanejad, and Beaulieu are good choices. Does anyone else think that Beaulieu may be a hidden gem in this draft? I still don't know enough about Zibanejad yet though. But I don't want Hamilton unless we trade down to something like tenth. In the end, I think we'll walk away with Larsson and be happy. This is getting exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devlman Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Larsson or Huberdeau (assuming RNH is gone) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Ohhh this thread again... Larsson, Couturier, Huberdeau OR BUST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justdo3043 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 RNH...he might not be gone i mean greater long shots have happened like we won the lottery! Larrson is 2nd favorite i wish the day would be hear already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfsharkalligatorhalfman Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Based on what I've read, the top four of my board is 1. Nugent-Hopkins 2. Huberdeau 3. Larsson 4. Couturier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justdo3043 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 anyone read this on puck daddy...taken from the Landeskog jrl After the combine, I did extra testing with the New Jersey Devils. It was one of the craziest fitness tests I've ever done. They had me and few other guys running on treadmills for as long as you could with the incline getting steeper and steeper, I didn't have a shirt on and had electrodes all over my body — I ran for 16 minutes with a huge increasing incline — which was the longest of anyone there. http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Landeskog-8217-s-NHL-Draft-Diary-Touched-by-th?urn=nhl-wp7810#remaining-content Lou doesn't play games lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I really think the Devils trade down and trade the 4th overall with someone for something in the 6 - 10 overall range and a 2nd rounder unless exactly what they want is looking them in the face at the 4 pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldply123 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I have a lot of trouble seeing the Devils trade down. Someone will be there at 4 that they like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I have a lot of trouble seeing the Devils trade down. Someone will be there at 4 that they like. The only reason I say that is because Conte has said he loves 2nd round picks, and if they can get say 6th overall and a 2nd, i could see them doing it. They traded down twice when they drafted Tedenby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmajeski06 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Apprently the Panthers are trying to move up to the number 1 pick. Who knows if Edmonton will bite though. Saw it on puck daddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Apprently the Panthers are trying to move up to the number 1 pick. Who knows if Edmonton will bite though. Saw it on puck daddy. Do the Panthers even have anyone on their roster worth anything? I know who we should draft: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheprodigy Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I'm happy with Couturier, Huberdeau, or Larsson. But my prediction is that it will be Couturier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 (edited) Edit: Already posted. Edited June 24, 2011 by devilsrule33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BelieveinBrodeur Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Happy with Couturier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vadvlfan Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 For me, Larsson/Hamilton/Strome/Mika Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagknife Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 From TG: Gabriel Landeskog said he is close friends with C Jacob Josefson and that Josefson has told him a lot of good things about the Devils. Landeskog said that Lamoriello told him that Josefson spoke very highly of Landeskog when he asked about him. A line of Landeskog, Josefson, Tedenby? Yes please. Oh of course he then adds in that Larsson is friends with Josefson, Tedenby and Urbom... damnit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmajeski06 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 (edited) TGfireandice Tom Gulitti Adam Larsson, who tested and met with Devils after combine, said he also is friends with Josefson and Tedenby. And he knows Urbom as well. TGfireandice Tom Gulitti Hamilton said Islanders are the team that has shown the most interest in him. Edited June 23, 2011 by mmajeski06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justdo3043 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 (edited) edit post Edited June 24, 2011 by justdo3043 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheprodigy Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 (edited) From TG: A line of Landeskog, Josefson, Tedenby? Yes please. Oh of course he then adds in that Larsson is friends with Josefson, Tedenby and Urbom... damnit As much as I'm against drafting Landeskog 4th overall, that would actually be a pretty cool line and, hypothetically at least, would work pretty well. Josefson the playmaker, Tedenby the dangler and sniper, Landeskog the power forward picking up garbage goals... I can see it. Not to mention all the Swedish communication. Edited June 23, 2011 by iamtheprodigy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS-SS Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 God damn it....Landeskog is left or right wing....every where I look its different...once he is left wing and the other time he is right wing. If he is a RW it gets a lot more interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Devil Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 He plays both wings, although he is primarily a RW, I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS-SS Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 (edited) He plays both wings, although he is primarily a RW, I believe. Thanks for the info man TGfireandice: Larsson said that his decision on whether he plays in Sweden or North America will depend upon which team drafts him and that team's plans. Now this quote just made me eliminate the guy from our list...the idea of loosing a 4th overall pick on a guy that possibly wont even play for us is just horrible. Edit: Oh just realized that he was talking about his junior or AHL career (development) (Feel real dumb.) No award for the stupidest post of the year ? I think this one would be pretty high. Edited June 23, 2011 by SS-SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulartist23 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Hard to believe the day is finally here. Pretty stoked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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