Daniel Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Why does it matter neither will play next season? Well it'd be nice if we made the right pick for purposes of the following ten years or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derlique Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Well it'd be nice if we made the right pick for purposes of the following ten years or so. haha for real Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheprodigy Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Well it'd be nice if we made the right pick for purposes of the following ten years or so. Maybe he thinks the world is ending in 2012? That's the only way I can see his comment making any sense... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulartist23 Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 If Larsson is taken, I'd be happy with either one, to be honest. But if we're drafting for who may eventually become a number 1 center, I'd go with Couturier. Do NOT get me wrong. I love what I've seen in Huberdeau. But if Larsson is taken, and Huberdeau would be made to play wing, go for the player who will stay at the center position. Besides, as far as skating goes, I'm sure the Devils can and probably will hire a skating coach of some kind to improve Couturier's skating if we do draft him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hystyk28 Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Couturier will not be available at our pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS-SS Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Couturier will not be available at our pick. Not necessarily 1-Edm:RNH 2-Col:Larsson 3- Fla: Landeskog 4- NJD: Couturier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheprodigy Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Couturier will not be available at our pick. If that's the case, then we take Larsson. We can't lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghdi Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Couturier will not be available at our pick. He's more likely to be there than anyone else the way things look at this point. 1. RNH 2. This is the lynchpin pick. If Colorado stays put, they could go Landeskog or Larrson. If they trade, who knows. Ottawa covets Landeskog and have made it no secret they want to move up to get him. 3. This is where Couturier could go. However, if Colorado takes Larsson, Florida will take Landeskog. 4. Larsson or Couturier. If that's the case, then we take Larsson. We can't lose. Or Landeskog. We're getting one of those three IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheprodigy Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Or Landeskog. We're getting one of those three IMO. Landeskog is very unlikely. I guess there's a slight chance that in the case of Larsson going 2nd, Florida might have their heart set on taking Couturier because he's a big center. But I would think that if Landeskog fell to them, they would take him. Larsson is more likely because, as has been discussed, Florida is somewhat less likely to take him if he's available. I still would say that Couturier is the most likely choice we'll make, followed by Larsson with a decent chance, then on a much lesser note Landeskog. Of course that's just right now, a lot could change by draft day, so we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedenby21 Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 I'd be happy with any of the two to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justdo3043 Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 (edited) guessing a lot have seen this...most recent mock draft Mock Draft Mania Has it Ed- RNH Col- Landeskog flo - Couturier NJ - Larrson Has a well developed reasoning behind his picks much of which is similar to what we have here and a lot of which is absolutely stupid like the effects of warm weather on Couturier's wrist shot Edited April 17, 2011 by justdo3043 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risky Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 If Larsson's gone and Landeskog falls to us, I think you either take him or rape Ottawa in a trade. This pick is essentially a can't lose. You get Larsson, Couturier, Landeskog or Huberdeau/Strome and additional picks/wealth from Ottaw. Can't lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 lol you avatar may be my fav of all time! seriously I laugh every time I see it. Thanks, I found it and simply knew it had to be my avatar. Really shows chico at his finest If Larsson's gone and Landeskog falls to us, I think you either take him or rape Ottawa in a trade. This pick is essentially a can't lose. You get Larsson, Couturier, Landeskog or Huberdeau/Strome and additional picks/wealth from Ottaw. Can't lose. This. Ottawa seems ready to crown this kid as the next great one. If he falls to us we can seriously take advantage of em. Pretty much what you said. This pick is an absolute win-win-win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghdi Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 (edited) Landeskog is very unlikely. I guess there's a slight chance that in the case of Larsson going 2nd, Florida might have their heart set on taking Couturier because he's a big center. But I would think that if Landeskog fell to them, they would take him. Larsson is more likely because, as has been discussed, Florida is somewhat less likely to take him if he's available. I still would say that Couturier is the most likely choice we'll make, followed by Larsson with a decent chance, then on a much lesser note Landeskog. Of course that's just right now, a lot could change by draft day, so we'll see. Ive been saying the same exact thing for days now. There are scenarios where Landeskog could fall. Larsson is more likely than Landeskog to fall. It just depends on what Colorado does. I think Landeskog goes 2 or 3. Colorado having two picks and staying pat they could definitely go Larsson. Florida will not take Larsson IMO, Id be stunned if they did. Its Colorado or us for Larsson unless someone unknown trades up. If Ottawa trades up, I think its a certainty that they take Landeskog. Edited April 17, 2011 by ghdi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobgoblin933 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Why does it matter neither will play next season? Yea, top five picks never play the following year for the teams that draft them, please continue offering your brilliant and fact based insight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravityFat Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 well we are too stacked to have our pick play next year. most teams that pick top 5 are terrible and need the kid to play. we are the anomaly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 (edited) A list sorted by the most likely to fall, based on absolutely no evidence besides my own often-poor intuition: Landeskog Larsson (just barely below) Couturier (well below) so something like 45%/35%/20%. I just cannot see Tallon passing on Couturier. Edited April 18, 2011 by Triumph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risky Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Tri, you were really down on Couturier a few months back (say, January) when we thought we'd get the first or second overall pick. Why the turnaround? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 (edited) Tri, you were really down on Couturier a few months back (say, January) when we thought we'd get the first or second overall pick. Why the turnaround? He disappointed me in the games I watched him in the WJC, and back then I thought NJ needed help right away at center. I'd still be down on Couturier as a 1st overall pick relative to the strength of 1st overall picks of the last decade, though (and I would take Couturier over Nugent-Hopkins) Edited April 18, 2011 by Triumph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hystyk28 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 guessing a lot have seen this...most recent mock draft Mock Draft Mania Has it Ed- RNH Col- Landeskog flo - Couturier NJ - Larrson Has a well developed reasoning behind his picks much of which is similar to what we have here and a lot of which is absolutely stupid like the effects of warm weather on Couturier's wrist shot I would not a surprised to see a trade among the top 3. If EDM knows they can take Landeskog/Couturiere/Larson instead of RNH AND get some sort of decent asset for trading(especially a D-man), then I think they do that. RNH at #1 is not a franchise move.(I am not even sure he is a top 3 pick They already have a couple kids that fit the same role. IMHO, Larson will not be a top 3 pick. Young D take time(hedman), and teams hate taking the time to develop them. Although, you could make the case Larson goes #1 if EDM can't move within the top 3. But I really doubt COL or FL takes a D-man with their pick. With no trades I with my crystal ball predict: Larson RNH Couturier Landerskog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elias2600 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 at the #4 spot, I will gladly take any of the 4 mention above (whoever is still there when our pick comes). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devlman Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Do we really take Landerskog with all our LW talent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Do we really take Landerskog with all our LW talent? He can play right wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghdi Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Do we really take Landerskog with all our LW talent? He's arguably the most diverse offensive talent rumored to go top 5. He can play RW and he has also played center. He's so young that we can mold him to fit. I dont think theres much of a chance he falls to us though. Theres scenarios it could happen, but I think Colorado or Florida take him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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