Mikko Rantanen 10th Overall 2015 NHL Entry Draft l Signed to ELC 7/13/15

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Coach Patrick Roy got what he wanted.
Mikko Rantanen is coming to denver.

What all of you AVS fans thought this pick?.
I think this was solid pick and it'll be worth in 2-3 yrs.

Rantanen is almost perfect package as NHL player and he's ready for NHL.
If Rantanen gets spot for AVS season opening roster after autumns training camp.
What's are his chances to represent Team Finland in Home World Juniors in Helsinki this December?.

After embarrassing 7th place in 2015 World Juniors all of Finns including me has huge expectations our home world junior tournament.
7th place again is not allowed in our home ice.

Or is it better develop Rantanen in AHL or let him play one more season in his youth team TPS Turku.
One thing is sure Rantanen i'll be one Team Finland's key players in home world juniors.
And that's why we ( Finns) hope he's available.


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here is the Rantanen pick with Sportsnet coverage if anyone wants to re-watch it.
 
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http://espn.go.com/nhl/insider/story/_/id/13153941/live-pick-pick-player-analysis-2015-nhl-draft
Team fit: Rantanen is interesting just due to how incredible he played versus men for the last half of the season, essentially carrying his very poor team some nights. He becomes Colorado's top prospect, in a team currently still rebuilding, he provides a scorer with size they don't have in their organization. Rantanen is AHL-ready should the Avs choose to bring him over right away.
 

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Mike Chambers ‏@MikeChambers 57s58 seconds ago
Joe Sakic said #Avs were so high on Rantenen, they tried trading up to top 8. Very surprised he was at 10

Wow, imagine if they traded up and skipped on Werenski haha
 
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I'd consider straight to NHL unless we pick up a RW in free agency.
 

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Mike Chambers ‏@MikeChambers 57s58 seconds ago
Joe Sakic said #Avs were so high on Rantenen, they tried trading up to top 8. Very surprised he was at 10

Wow, imagine if they traded up and skipped on Werenski haha

That's very good to hear, I'm excited to see this guy out there in the coming seasons.
 

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Mike Chambers ‏@MikeChambers 57s58 seconds ago
Joe Sakic said #Avs were so high on Rantenen, they tried trading up to top 8. Very surprised he was at 10

Wow, imagine if they traded up and skipped on Werenski haha

Don't want to imagine that.

I guess the Caps love their goalies. How many have they taken in the top 2 rounds now? 3-4?
 

The Mars Volchenkov

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It would be awesome to have this guy come to NA a year early to get used to the NA game. It's an ideal situation. He may even get a few games in the NHL.
 

Avsboy

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Really? I haven't been about to scout this guy very much but that's VERY positive.

Potentially 3rd line with Grieg?

Yep. I'd prefer it over a FA acquisition on offense, since we need that cap space to build a dynasty. Only acquisition I want is Sekera.
 

Qurpiz

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Awesome, awesome awesome.

But like I said in the draft thread before picking him, don't think he's NHL ready in October. But with McGinn gone too seems like he'll get every opportunity to take a spot.
 

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Sorry to all the Crouse fans here, but I am truly ****in' ecstatic that Rantanen is part of our organization. Definitely one of my favourite players in a long time for a draft.

Now JF can watch the Avs again after Landeskog. :sarcasm:
 

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Rantanen is going to be awesome and I'm very happy we were able to get him. Can't wait to see him in the lineup even if its a year or so away. Does he have a shot of making the team next season?
 
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