Who will the Avs actually take at #2?

[R S]

Does Larsson compare to a Edler?

Not a bad comparison, but I truly hope this team is looking to get a more dynamic player than an Edler at 2.

 

[S E P H]

I do like that comparison too. But I would say that Larsson is much more smarter while Edler is much more physical.

 

[Ivan13]

I do like that comparison too. But I would say that Larsson is much more smarter while Edler is much more physical.

Larsson is definitely a guy that counts on his positioning, and is really good at reading plays, but he does play physical when is needed.

 

[the_fan]

I watched a show on Altitude yesterday, it was called the draft day or something. They were showing the meeting the Avs scouts had. Everyone, including Sakic were there. The talk was who the Avs will take at #2 and #11.

I don't recall them talking about the #11, but seems like they are greatly interested in Larsson and Landeskog, and the indications are that one of those two will be the guy they pick. I'd say it will be Larsson.

 

[R S]

I watched a show on Altitude yesterday, it was called the draft day or something. They were showing the meeting the Avs scouts had. Everyone, including Sakic were there. The talk was who the Avs will take at #2 and #11.

I don't recall them talking about the #11, but seems like they are greatly interested in Larsson and Landeskog, and the indications are that one of those two will be the guy they pick. I'd say it will be Larsson.

Should be noted that the show was filmed BEFORE the Mem Cup where Huberdeau dominated and really got his name out there.

 

[the_fan]

Should be noted that the show was filmed BEFORE the Mem Cup where Huberdeau dominated and really got his name out there.

Isn't Huberdeau a center?

How many centers does this team need? There is Hishon in the system, Duchene, Stastny, O'Reilly, do they really need more centers?

Maybe if they are willing to trade Stastny, picking Huberdeau would make sense, otherwise it doesn't.

 

[R S]

Isn't Huberdeau a center?

How many centers does this team need? There is Hishon in the system, Duchene, Stastny, O'Reilly, do they really need more centers?

Maybe if they are willing to trade Stastny, picking Huberdeau would make sense, otherwise it doesn't.

Huberdeau has played both LW and C all year. Part of why he's so intriguing, because of his versatility.

 

[the_fan]

Huberdeau has played both LW and C all year. Part of why he's so intriguing, because of his versatility.

Well, Huberdeau i believe at that time they filmed the show was 5th on their list. They went by order as far as best players available, and players they are interested in.

RNH- probably will go to Oilers
Larsson
Landeskog
Couturier
Huberdeau

Do you think Huberdeau's stock has risen that much to pick him over Larsson or Landeskog?

But here is an interesting thought. What if the oilers pick Larsson, and there is a chance at that, do the Avs go for RNH, another Center? or Landeskog? That would be a tough decision.

 

[hughdreamz]

If the Oilers take Larsson, we have to take RNH. I don't think you can pass up his skills for Landeskog, Huberdeau, or Courtirer

 

[Cypher]

If the Oilers take Larsson, we have to take RNH. I don't think you can pass up his skills for Landeskog, Huberdeau, or Courtirer

Agreed.

The Oilers will either take RNH (80% likely I say) or Larson (20%).

If they take RNH, we should take Landeskog, if they take Larson, we take RNH, and then Statsny will be on the market, but NOT until that happens.

I really don't like Huberdeau or Couturier at 2, and but if they take Larson over Landeskog, I can live with that.

 

[CB Joe]

Agreed.

The Oilers will either take RNH (80% likely I say) or Larson (20%).

If they take RNH, we should take Landeskog, if they take Larson, we take RNH, and then Statsny will be on the market, but NOT until that happens.

I really don't like Huberdeau or Couturier at 2, and but if they take Larson over Landeskog, I can live with that.

Why would Stastny be on the market?

 

[Cypher]

Why would Stastny be on the market?

Because we would still have RNH, Duchene, O'Reilly down the middle. Maybe keep him for another year, but I don't see him longterm with us if we draft RNH.

 

[R S]

Well, Huberdeau i believe at that time they filmed the show was 5th on their list. They went by order as far as best players available, and players they are interested in.

RNH- probably will go to Oilers
Larsson
Landeskog
Couturier
Huberdeau

Do you think Huberdeau's stock has risen that much to pick him over Larsson or Landeskog?

But here is an interesting thought. What if the oilers pick Larsson, and there is a chance at that, do the Avs go for RNH, another Center? or Landeskog? That would be a tough decision.

Impossible to know. Could happen.

 

[GeniusSuperior]

Nothing wrong with moving someone (Dutchy) to wing, especially if we can keep our #1 center and best player on the team. And I may be one of few, but I actually like keeping the Statsny family heritage with the franchise.

 

[Bubba Thudd]

Nothing wrong with moving someone (Dutchy) to wing, especially if we can keep our #1 center and best player on the team. And I may be one of few, but I actually like keeping the Statsny family heritage with the franchise.

That's sentimentality, and AB has taught us that it is a bad business practice.

 

[Christian Litscher]

Question for followers of the Q.

How would you compare Huberdeau to Brassard back in 2006?

 

[AVSfan2daMAX]

Because we would still have RNH, Duchene, O'Reilly down the middle. Maybe keep him for another year, but I don't see him longterm with us if we draft RNH.

I certainly agree that if RNH is available, we should take him, but...

RNH may not be NHL ready next season. Hell, if in 5 years, he's a better player than Stastny, I'd be shocked. I think it's way too premature to trade Stazz. Personally I wouldn't trade him.

 

[Avsboy]

I'm interested in what they think of Hamilton. Some lists have him right below Larsson. So are these two really that close in terms of potential? If they are, and if Avs scouts think that, then Larsson wouldn't be a sound choice at no.2.

 

[Christian Litscher]

I'm interested in what they think of Hamilton. Some lists have him right below Larsson. So are these two really that close in terms of potential? If they are, and if Avs scouts think that, then Larsson wouldn't be a sound choice at no.2.

I don't think they are, but even if they were what makes you say that?

 

[Avsboy]

I don't think they are, but even if they were what makes you say that?

Because I want the no.2 pick to be closer in potential to the no.1 pick then, say, to the no.5-6 pick (Hamilton)

 

[Christian Litscher]

Because I want the no.2 pick to be closer in potential to the no.1 pick then, say, to the no.5-6 pick (Hamilton)

Oh, well I'm not a scout or anything but I'd much rather have Larsson.

 

[landy92mack29]

always interesting to look at old threads.

glad you guys didn't get who you wanted

 

[Balthazar]

always interesting to look at old threads.

glad you guys didn't get who you wanted

larwho?

 

[Puckstop40]

always interesting to look at old threads.

glad you guys didn't get who you wanted

I should bump the one where everyone was jumping in joy about winning the draft lottery in 2013 saying "Seth Jones!!!!"

 

[AvsRobin]

I should bump the one where everyone was jumping in joy about winning the draft lottery in 2013 saying "Seth Jones!!!!"

But we have no idea if Avs made the right call in MacKinnon or not. It's too early.

From 2011 we know for sure that Landeskog was the right pick over Huberdeau and Larsson.