Larsson/Rundblad/Erixon

[Minister of Offence]

did you see karlsson when he first came here?

Karlsson didn't struggle in the preseason.

Rundblad's game is built for bigger ice. He's flashed some skill that will translate though, he's gonna be fine, he just knows he has to pick his spots very carefully in this league.

 

[ThirdEye]

Why are people comparing McIlrath to Larsson? They are completely different players. Plus, Larsson was picked at #4. Even though McIlrath was probably taken too early, he was picked 10th and in a complete different draft

Erixon is a much better comparison. But even then, no one ever believed Erixon had the same upside as Larsson, otherwise he would have been taken much higher than 23rd overall

 

[ColonialsHockey10]

Why are people comparing McIlrath to Larsson? They are completely different players. Plus, Larsson was picked at #4. Even though McIlrath was probably taken too early, he was picked 10th and in a complete different draft

Erixon is a much better comparison. But even then, no one ever believed Erixon had the same upside as Larsson, otherwise he would have been taken much higher than 23rd overall

I said I didn't think Larsson excelled, especially considering he played against 3 NHL caliber forwards, and since I'm a Rangers fan of course that means I thought McIlrath was better.

 

[Kershaw]

Erixon has been very impressive, I think he'll be a top 4 D-man this year and maybe a top pairing D-man in his prime.

Others could turn out better, but I will be happy if Erixon progresses.

 

[iamitter]

His skating is not even adequate it is down right bad.

As long as the play is in front of him he is ok, but he has zero agility and watching him move from side to side he looks like a robot. He better learn superior positioning because his skating is so poor it could be a detriment to his career.

Are you basing all of this off of one game?

 

[cheerupmurray]

I don't know about you, but I think it was sad to see Rundblad play. He is such a gifted player and yet he looks so nervous and missplaced in the games I have seen with him so far. He could easily end up the best of theese three but the ride there will be a bumpy one. As he comes of now, he looks like a big body that makes misstake in his own end and makes good outlet passes but have yet to show the bloody brilliance he posses.

When he learns to translate his game to the smaller icesurface, he will be a treat to see. But until that day give Larsson och Erixon any day.

 

[ColonialsHockey10]

Good old Ranger comic relief. He had the stick slashed out of his hand on the rangers goal while taking a hit. He was easily the best defensmen on either team in that game. I suppose he is no Mcilrath though, you could sense Sam and Joe forcing his name into every play out of jealousy of Larsson.

Would you prefer Devil comic relief? I could post a "gif" or an "internet meme" for ya.

 

[KRM]

Welcome to Miami.

 

[GM17*]

Welcome to Miami.

Will Smith looks so different now

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

Would you prefer Devil comic relief? I could post a "gif" or an "internet meme" for ya.

I get enough of Devil comic relief on these boards in 5 minutes to last me the week.

 

[HSF]

Karlsson didn't struggle in the preseason.

Rundblad's game is built for bigger ice. He's flashed some skill that will translate though, he's gonna be fine, he just knows he has to pick his spots very carefully in this league.

iirc karlsson didnt do much in most of his games at the start of hte year including preseason. He was kept on the team due to being a puck moving defensemen but he took some time to adjust for sure. Rundblad seems to be similarly not playing bad but not making a case to be on the big roster..for now

 

[JerseyGuy276]

Would you prefer Devil comic relief? I could post a "gif" or an "internet meme" for ya.

Please don't. I'm enjoying the lack of lag my computer has been experiencing these past few weeks while visiting the boards.

 

[Baemon Severson*]

Erixon has been very impressive, I think he'll be a top 4 D-man this year and maybe a top pairing D-man in his prime.

Others could turn out better, but I will be happy if Erixon progresses.

Maybe its just me, but I thought he was awful against the Devils. The play I remember was Tedenby making him look like an ass and making him take that hook

 

[Made Dan]

Maybe its just me, but I thought he was awful against the Devils. The play I remember was Tedenby making him look like an ass and making him take that hook

Not just you, I've been unimpressed with him thus far.

 

[DallasStarsfan06]

Wouldn't OEL fit in with these three?

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Wouldn't OEL fit in with these three?

Most definitely.

 

[His Beardliness*]

Wouldn't OEL fit in with these three?

He didn't come from SAIK so he's shunned from the conversation, as is Ekholm.

 

[Neutral Hockey Fan]

Are you basing all of this off of one game?

are you trying to say he was only a bad skater in this one particular game? the guy is a horrible skater, always has been. Its not just this one game. As a fan of a team in the east, I cant wait till he makes the Rangers lineup so guys like Kessel can make him look like a joke game after game

 

[iamitter]

are you trying to say he was only a bad skater in this one particular game? the guy is a horrible skater, always has been. Its not just this one game. As a fan of a team in the east, I cant wait till he makes the Rangers lineup so guys like Kessel can make him look like a joke game after game

If your top line is on the ice, the defense pairing on the ice for the Rangers will be Staal-Girardi, not McIlrath-whoever...

 

[YNWA14]

Out of curiosity has Erixon made the team? Rundblad got his first point last game and has been playing surprisingly well defensively. It's looking like both Larsson and Rundblad will be sticking with their respective teams.

 

[Faxius]

Out of curiosity has Erixon made the team? Rundblad got his first point last game and has been playing surprisingly well defensively. It's looking like both Larsson and Rundblad will be sticking with their respective teams.

Not entirely sure yet, but he will probably stick. Rangers are out with 2 of the top 4 D due to injury, but Erixon played the 3d most (18.10) and was a +2 in a 4-2 loss to the Islanders.

 

[Levitate]

Yeah Erixon has been looking better and better with each game he plays. Looks like he's getting comfortable, while during the preseason he looked kind of unsure and hesitant against NHL teams.

His passing is quite good and he's been doing a much better job along the boards and effectively using his body. Staying in position well, etc.

With the Rangers injuries on D, he's moved up to playing 2nd pairing minutes with Del Zotto and they've been pretty good.

I'd guess he has a good shot of staying on the team, even if he ends up getting third pairing minutes when Staal returns

 

[Kershaw]

The Rangers have a luxury of sending down Erixon to develop as they have a fairly deep defense core. He's played well recently, but expect him to be sent down when Sauer and (if) Staal heal from injuries.

 

[Levitate]

The Rangers have a luxury of sending down Erixon to develop as they have a fairly deep defense core. He's played well recently, but expect him to be sent down when Sauer and (if) Staal heal from injuries.

Maybe, I think it just depends on how he plays. If he keeps playing well they'll keep him up, they've shown a willingness to do that with players.

If he's playing better than Emminger/etc, they'll keep him on the team