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I think you really underestimate his puck moving potential. I peg him more as:
http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=4085
Opps, copied the wrong one .... left it there for a laugh, that is what happens when you have too many windows open. This one should work.
http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=5923
He'll always be the Bobby Orr of Skellefteå, Sweden. Just like I'll always be the the Tom Cruise of Callingwood, West, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Realistically he can be an elite shutdown defenseman--Chris Phillips is the best comparison probably.
I don't think he's offensive upside is all that great at this point. It's not likely it will develop miraculously from now on. Klefbom will probably always be a better offensive player, but less reliable defensively.
After watching him this many games I am more disappointed in his offense than I thought I would be. His shot and puck handling skills need some serious work before I would consider them dangerous.
His usage is zero PP and few real offensive opportunities. His partner often seems given the green light to jump into the play where he does not.
If Edmonton actually follows through and starts using him in an offensive capacity I believe he "could" get as many as 40 points in a career year. Probably on average moving forward tho he is 25 point per year guy.
Great player tho. Gritty, tough, solid gap control, solid first pass. A true top pairing level shutdown defender. Think he is a solid #2 (or at worst #3) with still room to grow. New Jersey is really missing him and we are obviously much much much better with him.
I like that comparable. Here's another one that screams at me:
http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=1735
I like this one. I don't think we can be disappointed if he is the next Foote. I still think we lost the trade, but do like Larsson and what he brings so far.
I still think he has offensive potential. Lots of D develope their offensive game in their later 20's.