Player Discussion Adam Larsson: Part III

[MoonDragn]

You can see how the trade went. You guys are in the playoffs and we are not. Last year we blamed not scoring as the reason we didn't make the playoffs and we only missed it by a little bit. This year we missed it by a lot and we have Hall and more scoring. You guys definitely won the trade.

 

[TheNumber4]

Wanted to bump this thread to add that Breakway Pass by Larsson. Don't know about anyone else but I think Larsson's puck moving ability has hit another level in these playoffs. All series long he's been making crisp, quick, and smart passes to get the puck moving north. NJ fans said it was part of his game but I was left wanting more alot of the times during the regular season. Happy to see him finally showing off that skill.

His offensive zone activations have also been much improved in these playoffs. If he could add a bit more mustard to his shots maybe he still has the potential to hit those pre-draft offense expectations? I didn't think he could just due to the lack of quickness, but he's shown an ability to be real quick in the O-zone too recently as well. I still feel he breaks out in a big way and announces to the world that he's arrived in these playoffs.

Also. Nuge deserved an assist on that breakaway goal no?

 

[Lay Z Boy GM]

Wanted to bump this thread to add that Breakway Pass by Larsson. Don't know about anyone else but I think Larsson's puck moving ability has hit another level in these playoffs. All series long he's been making crisp, quick, and smart passes to get the puck moving north. NJ fans said it was part of his game but I was left wanting more alot of the times during the regular season. Happy to see him finally showing off that skill.

His offensive zone activations have also been much improved in these playoffs. If he could add a bit more mustard to his shots maybe he still has the potential to hit those pre-draft offense expectations? I didn't think he could just due to the lack of quickness, but he's shown an ability to be real quick in the O-zone too recently as well. I still feel he breaks out in a big way and announces to the world that he's arrived in these playoffs.

Also. Nuge deserved an assist on that breakaway goal no?

He was a solid puck mover as a prospect and I remember seeing some highlights in his rookie year where we displayed some skill. I think he focused on solid defence the last few years of his development, the ability to move the puck probably doesn't vanish.

 

[Tyrolean]

You can see how the trade went. You guys are in the playoffs and we are not. Last year we blamed not scoring as the reason we didn't make the playoffs and we only missed it by a little bit. This year we missed it by a lot and we have Hall and more scoring. You guys definitely won the trade.

Short term yes long term mo one knows for sure. Your team may get new good young players and improve around Hall.

 

[redgrant]

Short term yes long term mo one knows for sure. Your team may get new good young players and improve around Hall.

Doesnt matter. This team has Pulu and Leon among others to fill the offensive void. As long as Larsson continues to grow defensively he is providing this team with precisely what they needed.

 

[Aceboogie]

Larsson reminds me of Gator so much, love it

 

[McSpecial DraiBlend]

Larsson reminds me of Gator so much, love it

Better player but doesn't have the same level of mean and fighting ability.

 

[ujju2]

Wanted to bump this thread to add that Breakway Pass by Larsson. Don't know about anyone else but I think Larsson's puck moving ability has hit another level in these playoffs. All series long he's been making crisp, quick, and smart passes to get the puck moving north. NJ fans said it was part of his game but I was left wanting more alot of the times during the regular season. Happy to see him finally showing off that skill.

His offensive zone activations have also been much improved in these playoffs. If he could add a bit more mustard to his shots maybe he still has the potential to hit those pre-draft offense expectations? I didn't think he could just due to the lack of quickness, but he's shown an ability to be real quick in the O-zone too recently as well. I still feel he breaks out in a big way and announces to the world that he's arrived in these playoffs.

Also. Nuge deserved an assist on that breakaway goal no?

I thought so?

 

[aemoreira1981]

Short term yes long term mo one knows for sure. Your team may get new good young players and improve around Hall.

Adam Larsson's ability appears to be in his hockey IQ much more...and good stalwarts on D don't grow on trees, especially right-handed ones. Lou Lamoriello would have gotten a lot more for a player like Larsson.

Some people are paid to score; others are paid to keep pucks out of the net. This guy doesn't even hockey Others called Larsson a passenger...well, the Oilers are in the playoffs with a round won largely because of Adam Larsson. How did that trade not cost more?

 

[oobga]

Wanted to bump this thread to add that Breakway Pass by Larsson. Don't know about anyone else but I think Larsson's puck moving ability has hit another level in these playoffs. All series long he's been making crisp, quick, and smart passes to get the puck moving north. NJ fans said it was part of his game but I was left wanting more alot of the times during the regular season. Happy to see him finally showing off that skill.

His offensive zone activations have also been much improved in these playoffs. If he could add a bit more mustard to his shots maybe he still has the potential to hit those pre-draft offense expectations? I didn't think he could just due to the lack of quickness, but he's shown an ability to be real quick in the O-zone too recently as well. I still feel he breaks out in a big way and announces to the world that he's arrived in these playoffs.

Also. Nuge deserved an assist on that breakaway goal no?

Definitely a sweet pass. A good show of offensive awareness by Larsson.

My favourite part though is Drai sticking his butt out into Braun and how Braun bounces off him and can't recover in time to do anything useful on Drai to stop his shot

 

[TheNumber4]

I thought so?

Damn Bush league NHL. Wonder if there's a way to let them know or have them review that scoring play.

 

[TheNumber4]

Definitely a sweet pass. A good show of offensive awareness by Larsson.

My favourite part though is Drai sticking his butt out into Braun and how Braun bounces off him and can't recover in time to do anything useful on Drai to stop his shot

Brain also slides face first into the boards for his troubles

 

[McFlyingV]

Damn Bush league NHL. Wonder if there's a way to let them know or have them review that scoring play.

I got some bad news for you guys. That was Klefbom who blocked the shot not RNH, and Klefbom got credit for the assist. Louie screwed up on the call, but you can clearly see 77 on his jersey and McDavid, Caggiula, and Drai are on the ice along with Larsson meaning it was definitely Klefbom.

 

[TheNumber4]

I got some bad news for you guys. That was Klefbom who blocked the shot not RNH, and Klefbom got credit for the assist. Louie screwed up on the call, but you can clearly see 77 on his jersey and McDavid, Caggiula, and McDavid are on the ice along with Larsson meaning it was definitely Klefbom.

Damn Bush league Louie Debrusk. Justice served I guess

 

[Hynh]

Also. Nuge deserved an assist on that breakaway goal no?

The video says no but more importantly, my pool says no.

 

[Perfect_Drug]

Hehe. Larsson reminds me of Kevin Lowe.


Great Dman. Lets just not hire him to be GM ok?

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Hehe. Larsson reminds me of Kevin Lowe.


Great Dman. Lets just not hire him to be GM ok?

That's probably an excellent comparison, because both where high picks as well.

 

[joestevens29]

Heard an interesting comment the other day about Larsson.

Has fantasy sports started to hurt what fans view certain players can actually do? Wasn't just about hockey, but football too. A guy like Larsson in most fantasy leagues doesn't get you any points, so some fans can't see the value he actually brings.

 

[FlameChampion]

Heard an interesting comment the other day about Larsson.

Has fantasy sports started to hurt what fans view certain players can actually do? Wasn't just about hockey, but football too. A guy like Larsson in most fantasy leagues doesn't get you any points, so some fans can't see the value he actually brings.

I could defintely see the fantasy angle in Football as it is huge thing.

In hockey I doubt it. I just think some people only look at points. And because he doesnt play on the pp, hes never going to get as many points. Also because he played in NJ and now on the west coast, hes not going to get much love.

Its sort of the same thing with Vlasic. When he was picked for his first olympics, I think people were just baffled by it. Think a lot of fans and media focus on points, but I think a lot of coaches arent as concerned about them (unless their team is losing).

 

[ujju2]

The video says no but more importantly, my pool says no.

Looking at it again, it looks like Klefbom had the block, so maybe a botched call. But in that case, he should get the assist, right?

 

[tempest2i]

Looking at it again, it looks like Klefbom had the block, so maybe a botched call. But in that case, he should get the assist, right?

FYI: You could review the game recap and get the answers you're looking for.

Goal: Leon Draisaitl (1)
Assists: Adam Larsson (1), Oscar Klefbom (1)

 

[Bangers]

Larsson, you magnificent b******!

 

[Game 8]

I liked Taylor Hall, and I am a big fan but how many points would he have in a game like this tonight? God bless you Taylor still a huge fan!

 

[Jepprey]

Was that Karlsson or Larsson? Wtf was that? Hahaha. Beauty.

 

[Panda Bear]

Told you guys that he has offence.

#smug