Tribute Adam Larsson Appreciation Thread
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Bryanbryoil
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- Sep 13, 2004
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It's a damn shame that he left, but the reality is that he had 2/4 good seasons here and having a bad back usually doesn't end up very well. For his sake I hope that he stays healthy for his hockey and post hockey life.
The Panther
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Wow, I'm really surprised and a bit shocked by this! Very disappointed, too.
Larsson had 3 (of five) really strong seasons for Edmonton, and is the hardest Oiler to play against for the opposition. Losing him now leaves a big, big hole. The Oilers were already too easy to play against, and that problem just got multiplied.
I guess the Keith signing makes a little more sense now in that Holland was feeling the pressure to get a strong defensive D back there, probably knowing that Larsson was likely to go. (They still got fleeced, though.)
Unfortunately, I think this is a bigger blow than is apparent to most of us now. Larsson and Nurse are the only Oilers that were hard to play against. Now, there is basically Nurse alone, and I feel the organization is putting too much pressure on his shoulders. If he doesn't play as well as he did last (short) season -- which is very possible -- the team is basically screwed now, I fear.
Larsson had 3 (of five) really strong seasons for Edmonton, and is the hardest Oiler to play against for the opposition. Losing him now leaves a big, big hole. The Oilers were already too easy to play against, and that problem just got multiplied.
I guess the Keith signing makes a little more sense now in that Holland was feeling the pressure to get a strong defensive D back there, probably knowing that Larsson was likely to go. (They still got fleeced, though.)
Unfortunately, I think this is a bigger blow than is apparent to most of us now. Larsson and Nurse are the only Oilers that were hard to play against. Now, there is basically Nurse alone, and I feel the organization is putting too much pressure on his shoulders. If he doesn't play as well as he did last (short) season -- which is very possible -- the team is basically screwed now, I fear.
BoldNewLettuce
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Well...Pronger wanted out and it crushed them for a decade and with Petry they had no idea what they had and thought they could put jultz in his spot.
BoldNewLettuce
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I'm guessing Larsson was wooed by the big defensive team they were building....he might actually be a better fit.
Also....I agree with Adams assessment that he has a better shot of winning with an expansion team of 4th liners than he does with a Canadian team with Drai and McDavid.
Never was his biggest fan, but still bummed to see him go because that creates another hole I don't trust our GM to fill.
Can't blame a guy for wanting a change of scenery either given all he went through here and the fact that this franchise keeps spinning its wheels.
Can't blame a guy for wanting a change of scenery either given all he went through here and the fact that this franchise keeps spinning its wheels.
I trust Holland, but what can he do when someone possessing Larsson's specific combination of defensive IQ and physical attributes isn't easily replaceable?
Maybe Tanev, Manson, and Cernak can bring everything that he brought, but look at how highly coveted those players are now.
Anaheim fans were really happy with how he was playing during the season; he's still one of the best RDs possibly available and the cost would be higher than Ristolainen's
BudBundy
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- May 16, 2005
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Larsson was, from all appearances, a classy gentleman who always worked hard for the Oilers during his tenure. He will be missed and I wish him the best in his future. I really wish he would have stayed.
McFlash97
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BoldNewLettuce
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I'll add I always liked the Larsson trade.....in the sense that Larsson was the target.
I still think they should have had a late 1st/b prospect coming back as well for value but I liked the target.
I still think they should have had a late 1st/b prospect coming back as well for value but I liked the target.
Aerchon
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- Jul 20, 2011
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As above, I too liked the trade albeit with at least a second to even it out.
Larsson was an absolute beast that first season and ok for us this last... in between not so much.
Thanks Larsson for one awesome year/post season.
PS: Please play like you did in between your two best years with us against every opponent except Calgary and Toronto. You can go beast mode on those two franchises as much as you like.
Larsson was an absolute beast that first season and ok for us this last... in between not so much.
Thanks Larsson for one awesome year/post season.
PS: Please play like you did in between your two best years with us against every opponent except Calgary and Toronto. You can go beast mode on those two franchises as much as you like.
Ritchie Valens
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- Sep 24, 2007
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Yes, it was a damned if you do/don't situation and I realise they aren't moved from playoff teams at the deadline often. The key word is "never", meaning from day 1 of the trade. If he never felt comfortable in Edmonton, he had numerous off seasons to ask for a trade out. Like I said, I'm just pissed to lose Larsson for nothing (and Hall) when things were sounding like he was going to stick around. It's the stuff coming out after the fact that stings and has changed my opinion of him.
It's a different scenario but in a way similar. When I wanted to transfer out from my previous location, I was forward and honest with my immediate supervisor and my regional manager. They both respected me for being up front and telling them I was submitting a request of transfer when the competition came open, instead of getting a call one day and hearing it from someone else.
At the end of the day, I view trades and UFA signings as nothing more than job transfers. Sometimes you're forced to a new location without warning, sometimes you ask, sometimes you get to choose where you go.
(thought I'd reply in this thread instead of R&P).
Guessing he’s not the type to publicly demand a trade or complain publicly like that. Guessing it was 4 years of piled on hate from fans that made him decide he didn’t want 4 more
I respect that.
Ritchie Valens
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Not publicly, no that's for sure he doesn't seem the type but there are trades where it wasn't revealed until after that one player requested out X number of weeks/months ago and it was kept under wraps.
Was it the fans or more so the media always mocking the "1 for 1" Mckenzie tweet? I can understand his uneasiness knowing who he was traded for and the expectations put on him here but the hate always was geared towards Chiarelli for not getting more for Hall or so I thought and was lead to believe. Fans, including myself crapped on Larsson from time to time but 'hate' is also a pretty strong word. I think those that had a hate for him were pretty few but I could be wrong.
Larsson has a girlfriend of about 3 years standing. She's from Sweden and lives here during the season with him. She is close with Drai's GF and she and Adam just spent a week vacationing at Drai's house on Mallorca in June.
Pretty few but only takes a few to make a lot of noise I guess. He did take a lot of crap 2/3 years ago as well. Dude was a whipping boy for a lot of fans.
DingDongCharlie
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- Sep 12, 2010
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I wish Larsson the best in Seattle. Not happy to see him move on but will not boo his return either.
Bum
Ontario Oiler fan
We traded Hall and the return was small
You coming back made us bawl.
The loss of Taylor caused us grief
At least you're better than Duncan Keith.
The 5 years were great, and you played pretty well,
Even if Chiarelli made us all yell.
Your time is up and you sent us packin
So long Adam, enjoy the Kraken.
You coming back made us bawl.
The loss of Taylor caused us grief
At least you're better than Duncan Keith.
The 5 years were great, and you played pretty well,
Even if Chiarelli made us all yell.
Your time is up and you sent us packin
So long Adam, enjoy the Kraken.
The decade of darkness didn't have a consistent cycle breaking defenseman who didn't handle the puck like a hand grenade. Larsson wasn't pretty but he did his job well when healthy. Doubted him at times for his lack of offense but he will be missed.
jukon
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- Mar 17, 2011
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Thanks son of Lars. I know it wouldn't been easy being traded one for one for Hallsy, but you've been great during your time here and we appreciate it. I hope you enjoy your time in Seattle and you can stay healthy and have a long career.
I have all day for players who do the tough jobs. Thanks for the bruises you took and dished out, in the name of the Oil Drop.
Good luck in Seattle.
Good luck in Seattle.
McDrai
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- Mar 29, 2009
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Good luck in Seattle Adam (Ok I'm lying. I hope you get walked by McDavid every shift and regret your decision 
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SwedishFire
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- Mar 3, 2011
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As others said, he had a tragedy here, and want to move on with life. So good luck to him.
Now Holland has a hole to fill.
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