Landeskog hoping to be picked by the Sens

[Minister of Offence]

Its family related why he wants to be in ottawa i believe.

Where'd you hear that?

It's widely publicized that it holds a significance to him because it was his first trip to Canada and he saw two games, met Alfie, got a jersey signed and hung it in his room. Landeskog himself has never really said anything other than that.

 

[Patty Roy]

What do you think how much the 'favourite team' factor is?

It's a non-factor obviously for the team making the selection.

I suppose its something that the fans can relate to though.

 

[Pyke*]

It's a non-factor obviously for the team making the selection.

I suppose its something that the fans can relate to though.

I don't know if it's a non-factor... I mean, we have seen superstars refuse to play for teams before. Additionally, if you're drafting someone you hope will be with your organization long-term, maybe it's a tie breaker.

 

[Bender]

Yeah if the tank goes south...we've got Plan B. McElhinney!!

McElhinney shut us out a few weeks back. That's how bad we are.

 

[Minister of Offence]

It's a non-factor obviously for the team making the selection.

I suppose its something that the fans can relate to though.

Non-factor is a little too strong. For any franchise that has a hard time attracting UFA's, or is not a favourable market....when the sense comes that player you like, may WANT to be picked by you....it's certainly an added bonus. For Ottawa, when that player is lauded as a future Swedish captain....bells ring. You start thinking...this guy could last 20 years here. If he's not the guy you like, it changes nothing. If it's the guy you like, it's reaffirming. Surely.

 

[SpezDispenser]

Its family related why he wants to be in ottawa i believe.

He's related to Alfie?

 

[SpezDispenser]

McElhinney shut us out a few weeks back. That's how bad we are.

Fair enough, but look at the standings + look out for the Panthers. That's one of the worst teams I've seen in recent memory - with the exception of the Sens this year of course.

 

[Ishdul]

I don't know if it's a non-factor... I mean, we have seen superstars refuse to play for teams before.

Has that happened to any team since Berard?

 

[Ward Cornell]

I don't know if it's a non-factor... I mean, we have seen superstars refuse to play for teams before. Additionally, if you're drafting someone you hope will be with your organization long-term, maybe it's a tie breaker.

It's not so much wanting to play for a certain team but a severe dislike for one!!


Major difference!

 

[RuthlessLieutenant]

Will Sens pick Landeskog/RNH because 'favourite team' if they think Larsson/Couturier will be the best player of draft? No I guess.

What do you think how much the 'favourite team' factor is?

I always thought thats why we drafted Silfverberg.

 

[Brodeur]

Posted in ESPN's rumour section:

http://insider.espn.go.com/nhl/feat...ttp://insider.espn.go.com/nhl/features/rumors

ESPN Insider generally just re-links freely available articles from local papers: http://www.torontosun.com/sports/hockey/2011/03/06/17518846.html

There’s no name or jersey number stitched into the white Ottawa Senators sweater hanging on Gabriel Landeskog’s bedroom wall back in Stockholm.

That could soon change.

The top-ranked North American prospect heading into this summer’s NHL entry draft said it would be “something special” to be selected by the Senators, the team he’s been rooting for since catching his first NHL game at the former Corel Centre while visiting at age 11, when he competed in the Bell Capital Cup.

“It was great for me coming over here for the first time (as a youngster), and it was a great experience for me. I saw my first NHL games, and my Dad bought me a Sens jersey and Daniel Alfredsson signed it, so it was really special for me.”

How special would it be for Landeskog to have the Senators’ captain present him another jersey — this time with his name stitched on the back — at this year’s NHL draft, as Alfredsson did for fellow Swede Erik Karlsson two years ago?

“It would be something special, but you never know what’s going to happen here. I don’t want to get ahead of myself too much, but it would be a tremendous honour,” said Landeskog.

 

[Macch]

Yikes I hope he doesn't get too upset if the Sens pass on him

 

[Dutch Dreams]

All this talk of Spezza and I wonder why Ottawa would pick another Spezza? Spezza is still a young guy. A guy like Alfredsson isn't. Landeskog projects to be that leader scoring winger which Alfredsson is only liable to be a few more years. Spezza can still be himself for another 10 years. Why not complement him? Larsson is great, but Ottawa has a pretty good prospective defense developing, in Cowen, Rundblad, Karlsson and Wiercioch.

 

[Minister of Offence]

Yikes I hope he doesn't get too upset if the Sens pass on him

The buzz is, he's our target.

 

[Robert604strom]

Well it makes sense,its like all the sweds having big eyes when they see the sedins,or when edler first saw Ohlund. Hopefully the sens can pick him. They have a nice collection of swedish prospects.

 

[SenzZen]

All this talk of Spezza and I wonder why Ottawa would pick another Spezza? Spezza is still a young guy. A guy like Alfredsson isn't. Landeskog projects to be that leader scoring winger which Alfredsson is only liable to be a few more years. Spezza can still be himself for another 10 years. Why not complement him? Larsson is great, but Ottawa has a pretty good prospective defense developing, in Cowen, Rundblad, Karlsson and Wiercioch.

Because it doesn't hurt to have more than one line that can score?

 

[Thablackmen]

If ottawa do has to pick btw RNH, Larsson, Couturier and Landeskog the logical choice would be Landeskog since they already have a #1 center in Jason Spezza.

 

[CanadianHockey]

If ottawa do has to pick btw RNH, Larsson, Couturier and Landeskog the logical choice would be Landeskog since they already have a #1 center in Jason Spezza.

If I had the #1 Overall pick, I would draft Larsson, not Landeskog. Murray has a history of drafting BPA, and IMO Larsson is exactly that.

 

[cupface52]

Because it doesn't hurt to have more than one line that can score?

Your best winger doesn't have to play with your best center all the time.

 

[SenzZen]

Your best winger doesn't have to play with your best center all the time.

That's what the proposed scenario I was responding to was suggesting.

 

[YNWA14]

If we draft Landeskog + Zibanejad (outside chance...moving up for Strome) that would make a great second line.

(Michalek) or UFA - Spezza - (Butler/Michalek) or UFA
Landeskog - (Strome/Zibanejad) or UFA - Alfredsson

Would be hard to say if Zibanejad could hack the NHL next year though. It seems as though Strome might be able to.

 

[SpezDispenser]

Listening to Bryan Murray yesterday, he said that Landeskog can line up as a C quite well. Not just 'he'll do', but quite well, so that likely chances a lot of the playing field. If they draft Landeskog as a winger period, then I could see them trying to move up to take a C with Nashville's pick + Ottawa's 2nd rounder, maybe even someone like Foligno if he's the piece necessary.

A lot of options for Ottawa.

 

[Vladimir Tarasenko*]

Kadri was a Habs fan

 

[Micklebot]

Has that happened to any team since Berard?

Blake Wheeler didn't sign with Phoenix after being drafted 5th overall and offered the entry level max, then became a UFA and signed with Boston.

 

[SenzZen]

If we draft Landeskog + Zibanejad (outside chance...moving up for Strome) that would make a great second line.

(Michalek) or UFA - Spezza - (Butler/Michalek) or UFA
Landeskog - (Strome/Zibanejad) or UFA - Alfredsson

Would be hard to say if Zibanejad could hack the NHL next year though. It seems as though Strome might be able to.

With the exception of Lando, I hope the Sens send any pick back to their respective club. I have a feeling it's gonna be a long year next year