Crouse or Rantanen?

[Bullseye]

Choose your Skilled Power Forward here.

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[Erndog]

#Neither.

Strome/Marner/Hanifin or fail.

It's that simple.

 

[Pyrophorus]

Either....with Nashville's pick

Rantanen won't last that long for sure.

 

[Pyrophorus]

#Neither.

Strome/Marner/Hanifin or fail.

It's that simple.

If we somehow get to #6, it will be Barzal

 

[SprDaVE]

I loved Rantanen at the WJC's but this is a weird poll because they are all slated to go after our top pick and much before our late pick.

 

[Cor]

Rantanen AINEC

 

[Erndog]

If we somehow get to #6, it will be Barzal

Funny enough, I was going to say "if we SOMEHOW land 6, please go Barzal".

But thought the less I say the better. You know, for effect.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

I voted Crouse, because I don't think Rantanen fits the classic description of Power Forward. Or atleast to me. His game is predicated more on skill than power.

 

[carko32]

I voted Crouse, because I don't think Rantanen fits the classic description of Power Forward. Or atleast to me. His game is predicated more on skill than power.

I agree with you. From what I've seen, he is like JVR, just seemed with more playmaking skills. Intriguing prospect, would love to get him at around 10, I think that he is playing well in Finnish league, he'll be top6 forward.

 

[Countryjunkie]

Lawson Crouse all the way. IMO he's the consolation prize if the Leafs fall out of the top 5.

 

[Silver91]

If it's down to those 2, then Crouse. As much as people dislike the idea of taking a guy who's labeled a "hard-worker" above his skill with a description as a great defensive player, Crouse has the skating, smarts and shot to go with his physical abilities that he will be at least a mid-6, probably a plug anywhere and be happy with his play type guy.

If somehow we grab a pick after 7 (McEichel, Hanifin, Strome, Marner, Provorov, Barzal), then he's easily my top choice.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

I agree with you. From what I've seen, he is like JVR, just seemed with more playmaking skills. Intriguing prospect, would love to get him at around 10, I think that he is playing well in Finnish league, he'll be top6 forward.

Good comparable, JVR.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

I didn't like this hit. But to me this is what a power forward does part and parcel. Strike fear when they want to hit with power.

 

[Mess]

Lawson Crouse who is listed as #5 on NHL Central Scouting's final NA rankings and ISS Scouting that also have him at #5 both agencies ahead of Mitch Marner.

Most scouting reports have Crouse > Rantanen.

While Rantanen had a strong WJC he is a lot harder to follow while in Finland on a regular basis.

 

[613Leafer]

If all of Hanifin, Marner, and Strome were off the table, Id take Provorov before either of these guys.

 

[Wafflewhipper]

Crouse easily. Full package power forward. He's gonna be good in three years. Real good. Jenner that's stronger and tougher and skates better.

 

[Trapper]

Lawson Crouse who is listed as #5 on NHL Central Scouting's final NA rankings and ISS Scouting that also have him at #5 both agencies ahead of Mitch Marner.

Most scouting reports have Crouse > Rantanen.

While Rantanen had a strong WJC he is a lot harder to follow while in Finland on a regular basis.

If we drafted Marner at #4/5 and Crouse fell, I'd have no problem picking him (with an additional 1st round pick) to be his winger.

 

[Bullseye]

Interesting that everyone is saying Crouse but the poll is even.

I actually liked Rantanen's game more at the WJC. He displayed some elite skills during that tourney. He also had more TOI and played a more prominent role for his team so not a fair comparison based on the WJC's alone.

I think the Fin is flying under the radar a bit.

 

[Wafflewhipper]

I didn't like this hit. But to me this is what a power forward does part and parcel. Strike fear when they want to hit with power.

That was more collision than hit. You can see the strength in his game demonstrated pretty good in that one flash. Speed and power down the wing. That's his game but he has exceptional speed also.

 

[landeskog11]

I think both Rantanen and Crouse will be busts, pick neither.

 

[SeenSchenn2]

I think both Rantanen and Crouse will be busts, pick neither.

Busts in terms of what? I don't like Crouse and my expectations for him are lower than others (some have him in convo with Marner/Strome/Hanifin which I think is insane), but I think he's safe to be a 3rd liner..

 

[Knies iT]

Neck and neck.

I think Rantanen has the higher upside and is the better offensive player, but i'll take Crouse and the complete, old-school game he brings. If the Leafs had another pick mid-to-upper first round, i'd be ecstatic with this guy. Can't win without 'em.

 

[Christ]

With our first pick I would not touch either...doubt either makes it to Nashville's pick, but if they did I would take Crouse before Rantanen.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Unless we're trading down 4 or 5 spots I don't want either.

 

[gabeliscious]

If all of Hanifin, Marner, and Strome were off the table, Id take Provorov before either of these guys.

i agree with you. provorov is going to be a top pairing defenseman.