Gabriel Landeskog vs Adam Larsson

[Bjorn Le]

just curious, who was the last winger to win a Selke? was Jere Lehtinen a winger?

It doesn't mean Wingers are any worse defensively, but most aren't worthy enough.

And Lethinen was the last, but Eriksson might win one soon aswell.

 

[Minister of Offence]

just curious, who was the last winger to win a Selke? was Jere Lehtinen a winger?

Lehtinen played RW. He's the only winger to win it since 90-91 and he won it 3 times.

 

[NWAvs]

I love that the Avs have a chance at Seimens/Landeskog

 

[AwesomePanthers]

Larsson if I were in need for both. But Florida doesn't need more defensemen at the moment, so I'd pick Landeskog simply because of the need. But Larsson is the best player, but you never know who will have the best development to the pro game and other factors.

 

[Im Old Gregggg]

larsson is a potential franchise dman... pretty damn hard to come by but i REALLY think landeskog is gonna make the team that picks him happy


being a kitchener native and a rangers fan for over 10 years i think gabriel can and will be a mike richards type impact player

that being said i take landeskog

 

[Kid Canesten]

if the isles were building from the net out they'd draft a goalie

i think kevin poulin and/or mikko koskinen will be good, but this quote made me lol

but pertaining to the op, id love both prospects to wear sens jerseys next year, but our forward situation could use landeskog. alfie isnt getting younger, and i just love what ladeskog brings to the table. larsson will be good, and we may regret it, but landeskog is my choice.

 

[13 others]

Adam Larsson and it is not even debatable.

Potential Norris Candidate or a 50-70 point player with intangibles????

hmmm....

L O L

Larsson is already a Norris candidate. Let me guess you also thought Hedman would have won the Norris by now too?

 

[KitchenerRangersfan]

Most will say I am bias, but I don't care...Landeskog definitely would be my pick...

 

[NWAvs]

Surprised I'm seeing so many lando's. Everyone on the avs forum is saying larrson is much better and I agree with em. I think the avs will get the 3rd/4th pick though so lando is more likely

 

[YNWA14]

Lando is going to be the steal of this draft. Ottawa will get him at #2.

 

[Hale The Villain]

Lando is going to be the steal of this draft. Ottawa will get him at #2.

Kinda hard to be the steal of the draft when you're this hyped and taken that high

 

[Deaddevil11*]

Most Scouts Are worried about Defensman Larsson's Potential because he is already 2 good. But Landeskog has trmendous potential and is a top notch two-way player. So I say Lando!

 

[Kevin27NYI]

if the isles were building from the net out they'd draft a goalie

kevin poulin. mikko koskinen. anders nilsson.

 

[4thliner*]

Lando is going to be the steal of this draft. Ottawa will get him at #2.

It won't take having to trade up to 2nd overall to get Landeskog. I think Ottawa will trade up to pick him at #3 or #4 though.

 

[vippe]

I think Landeskog will have a more immediate impact than Larsson but in a few years there's no doubt in my mind that Larsson will be the better of the two.

 

[maple8]

Honest question, if Adam Larsson was not Swedish, would anyone ever have compared him to Lidstrom?

 

[Brooklyndevil]

Larsson. He's going to be a horse for some lucky team.

 

[Mansfield]

Difficult decision. Usually I base my choice on the first letter of their respective last names being closest to mine, however as they share similar last names including an identical first letter it seems I will be unable to use this foolproof method.

 

[bottomofthefoodchain]

Honest question, if Adam Larsson was not Swedish, would anyone ever have compared him to Lidstrom?

Of course not.
But I'm pretty sure if Landeskog was in the SEL or Larsson in the OHL we wouldn't be having this discussion.

 

[nickschultzfan]

With one pick, Colorado can stablized their entire blueline moving forward. I get that Landeskog is what they need too, but he wouldn't complete fill a hole. Larsson would.

After they pick Larsson, Colorado will be set on the blueline and at center - the two most important places. They can then look to improve on the wing and in goal.

 

[TheBradyBunch]

Honest question, if Adam Larsson was not Swedish, would anyone ever have compared him to Lidstrom?

Probably not but he is still more Lidstrom'esque than most. He's skilled offensively but not flashy, great defensively but not in a "ooh look at me" kinda way, he makes a great first pass, etc.

I think the best comparison is a prime Redden with better D.

 

[chewey]

With one pick, Colorado can stablized their entire blueline moving forward. I get that Landeskog is what they need too, but he wouldn't complete fill a hole. Larsson would.

After they pick Larsson, Colorado will be set on the blueline and at center - the two most important places. They can then look to improve on the wing and in goal.

 

[EdAVSfan]

I think thats what he means...

Larsson - Erik Johnson. These guys are 6'2, 210 (at 18) and 6'4, 235.

Stastny and Duchene

Not a single one over the age of 25.

Now just get us a goalie.

 

[Bjorn Le]

Of course not.
But I'm pretty sure if Landeskog was in the SEL or Larsson in the OHL we wouldn't be having this discussion.

We wouldn't have it because they're in the places they should be. I guarentee Landeskog wouldn't be as highly regarded if he stayed in the SEL, not sure about Larsson though.

 

[4thliner*]

This guy has no hockey sense, hence the doubt that he will 'stabilize' any d core.

He needs someone like Adam Larsson with immense hockey sense and IQ to take pressure off him.