1) The article is outdated (and I noticed that) but an organization bent on drafting Larsson isn't changing over night.
2) While this isn't much evidence, it's more than we have for Landeskog. Many of us assumed Landeskog because of comments made and past drafting history. All suppositions. This reporter actually claims to have heard from a source close to the organization that they will draft Larsson if available.
You are missing my point. All I'm saying we shouldn't get all worked into a tizzy because of an article written over a month ago from a writer claiming his source to be "someone close to the Avalanche organization". Who cares if he is credentialed or not, if he can't give the source then its probably just some hearsay he overheard, just like some of the stuff Dater spouts off in his blog.
I mean **** did any of you go to college. If you turned in a paper with a statement like that and said your source was some website I found, what would the result be? You'd get a fat F. This is the same concept.
My point with the date in which the article was written, was around that time RNH and Larsson were widely viewed as the top two prospects. Now I think RNH is still number 1 but I think the view on number 2 has changed and Larsson isn't the consensus number 2 anymore.
Probably. I'm not getting into a tizzy though, it's just good to hear someone say that Larsson is a real possibility.
This is a forum, not an essay. Trust me; I know how to write and use sources
Nope. If anything, Landeskog has gone down in hype. Larsson and RNH are now the undisputed top 2.
3. I disagree I think more scouts are starting to bring Larsson back towards the pack, I will not be shocked if Larsson falls to 4 or 5 or maybe even further in the draft.
Adrian Dater mentioned on live chat for Boston-TB Game 2 (Hockeybuzz) that he thinks Avs will take Larsson. This is a guy who wagered that the Avs would take Landeskog about a month ago.
No matter what happens, I am confident they will be making the right pick. They have had very successful drafts these last 2 seasons and am not worried. BPA all the way.
I'd say they've been successful for more than that.
2010 - Hish and Pickard have done well so far; I cannot comment on the other prospects
2009 - Duch, RoR, and two WHL Dmen of the year. Not bad.
2008 - Gauce, showing lot of promise, and Olver!
2007 - Shatty, Cohen,
2006 - Stewart
2005 - Stastny
So far most of our picks are solid. Most arguably could challenge for a first round pick if not higher again if their draft was redone.
I wouldn't pick Couturier with #2. I would see if he falls down to number 11.
I'd say they've been successful for more than that.
2010 - Hish and Pickard have done well so far; I cannot comment on the other prospects
2009 - Duch, RoR, and two WHL Dmen of the year. Not bad.
2008 - Gauce, showing lot of promise, and Olver!
2007 - Shatty, Cohen,
2006 - Stewart
2005 - Stastny
So far most of our picks are solid. Most arguably could challenge for a first round pick if not higher again if their draft was redone.
Why would Couturier fall all the way to number #11? That doesn't seem realistic at all.
Pretty much what I mean, haha. The Avs have a solid history of drafting. Hence is why I won't get my panties in a bunch over who they draft.
Where have I herd this before?
*Cam Folwer/Gromely dropping in the previous draft while being touted as two of the top 5 prospects by almost every public scouting source*
Is it improbable with what we know? Yes. Is it impossible? No.
I didn't ask if it could happen, I was asking why the poster thinks Couturier could slip to #11. Every draft has a player or two that slip in the rankings, but a close to NHL ready 6'4 forward falling that far just doesn't seem realistic. Especially where he would thrive in a system like the Devils if he was to even make it that far.
Why would Couturier fall all the way to number #11? That doesn't seem realistic at all.
The big reason Fowler/Gormley were falling last year was because everyone was drafting forwards. It is harder to see everyone in the top 10 going for defenders this year.
Guh the only thing more annoying than a Stastny proposal are fans confidently suggesting that the Avs will take Larsson.
Damn Avsboy wtf did you do their drinks?