Hopkins and Landeskog go 1-2, who does Florida choose?

[pb1300]

The Panthers have a good defensive core already, with Gudbranson, Kulikov, Robak, Ellerby, Petrovic, Garrison, etc., but we are light at forward, with Howden, Bjugstad, Shore, McFarland, and Dadanov being our top prospects. If Hopkins and Landeskog go 1-2, then Larsson should be the pick for the Panthers, IMO. While he fits into a stronger part of our prospect depth, he clearly would be the best player available. Also, the Panthers would look pretty solid in the future with that core playing defense in front of Markstrom.

So my question to everyone is if Hopkins and Landeskog go 1-2, who do you choose between Larsson, Couturier, or Huberdeau?

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[gifted88]

BPA, FLA takes Larsson.

 

[Bjorn Le]

Trade down.

If they can't, take BPA with Larsson.

I think the RNH 1/2 Landeskog will happen so it'll be intresting.

Theres so much that can happen this year, not like other years, can't wait for the draft.

 

[Alex Jones]

Courtier.

 

[Ishdul]

Larsson.

 

[17Kurri]

Tallon loves his big, skilled forwards, so Couturier it is.

 

[Z-Diddy]

Courtier.

MMM HMMM!

 

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

Trade down, take Couturier.

 

[SLAPSHOT723]

Trade down with the Islanders, we'll take Larsson. You may be able to get Couturier at 5 if the Devils want Huberdeau at 4.

 

[Saugus]

Trade down, take Couturier.

That may not be possible. I think it's likely the Devils take him if he is available at 4.

 

[gifted88]

We've all seen what happens when Florida trades down...

 

[Darrelle Lundqvist]

Take Larsson, he and Gudbranson would make an awesome pairing.

 

[boredmale]

50% Larsson
30% Couturier
10% trade down
10% Huberdeau

 

[CoolburnIsGone]

You take Larsson and dont think twice. If he develops into a top d-man, you can always trade one of Gudbranson or Kulikov too for forward help. Look at what St Louis did with EJ this season (got them a forward like Stewart in return).

 

[TheNorth]

Kulikov and Gudbranson is not enough? Doubt they draft another D

 

[Parise09*]

Larsson will go #2, Landeskog fits perfectly with Tavares and the Isles.

 

[Parise09*]

You take Larsson and dont think twice. If he develops into a top d-man, you can always trade one of Gudbranson or Kulikov too for forward help. Look at what St Louis did with EJ this season (got them a forward like Stewart in return).

But if Landeskog does go #2, then you do THIS^ every time. BPA all the way. And Larsson is easily BPA. Hell, He, imo, he has more potential than RNH, but RNH will go #1 because Oilers need a #1 centre, and they are harder to come by than defenseman.

 

[pb1300]

Kulikov and Gudbranson is not enough? Doubt they draft another D

No, not when you consider this:

Gudbranson - Larsson
Kulikov - Robak
Petrovic - Ellerby/Garrison

Markstrom

Trades and signings can always be made to land help up front, but you have to admit that that defense would be one of the top defenses in the league down the road.

 

[RainingRats]

No, not when you consider this:

Gudbranson - Larsson
Kulikov - Robak
Petrovic - Ellerby/Garrison

Markstrom

Trades and signings can always be made to land help up front, but you have to admit that that defense would be one of the top defenses in the league down the road.

Ha, I made a thread maybe a week ago asking the same thing.

I think Robak is completely overrated by many Panther fans.

 

[RainingRats]

http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=903157

 

[pb1300]

And the consensus in the other thread is the same as it is here, and that is the team drafts Larsson.

 

[boredmale]

Larsson will go #2, Landeskog fits perfectly with Tavares and the Isles.

If Landeskog falls to 3 I can't see Florida passing on him, if they do then I can't see NJ passing on him, if they like somebody else I can see NJ trading down with Ottawa

 

[brtriad]

Larsson if he makes it to three. Otherwise Couturier over Landeskog.

 

[Parise09*]

Larsson if he makes it to three. Otherwise Couturier over Landeskog.

I think Couturier i sbetter than Landeskog, but there's no way Landeskog passes on Landeskogs' intangibles and the prospect of finally getting a winger for Tavares.

 

[brtriad]

I think Couturier i sbetter than Landeskog, but there's no way Landeskog passes on Landeskogs' intangibles and the prospect of finally getting a winger for Tavares.

What? Landeskog isn't a GM and Florida drafts at #3, not NYI.