Would you take Hamilton over Strome?

[IslandersFan17]

Given what we had back the. Hamilton... Given what we have in the pipelines for D now, Strome is now the right choice... If that makes any sense

I see what you are getting at, but in the same respect, if NYI had taken Hamilton instead, they could have drafted Forsberg or Girgorenko. Hindsight is a beautiful thing because we all know we could use someone like Dougie on our blue line at this point in time while Grigorenko could be our top end Center prospect.

 

[Beastrt]

I dont think the islanders like taking a forward thats not from the chl in the first, which is why they went defense last year. Also, Grigs was too much of a risk as a Russian player for them in the first round.

 

[19NYSports91]

I dont think the islanders like taking a forward thats not from the chl in the first, which is why they went defense last year. Also, Grigs was too much of a risk as a Russian player for them in the first round.

Well, they did take Nino the year before that draft.

 

[Beastrt]

Well, they did take Nino the year before that draft.

Yes, but he played in the chl.

 

[Oleg4Prez]

Lets see Strome first.. If he becomes the 2nd line center we think he can be, than the Isles can be successful for a very long time.

 

[19NYSports91]

Yes, but he played in the chl.

Touche

EDIT: Grigorenko played in the CHL also, he played in the QMJHL.

 

[Poulin 0n My St1ck]

The only draft pick I seriously had a problem with was Calvin de Haan, and I'm not saying that in hindsight. If you're going to trade up that much and throw in as many pieces as Snow did, go for Kulikov. Otherwise, Snow has done fine with his draft picks. Developing them is another story.

Strome will wind up being the player we all hope for him to be, especially with the support system he'll have.

 

[Isles Junkie]

I wanted Hamilton the day of the draft. But for weeks leading up to the draft I was flipping back & forth between Strome & Hamilton. If the draft happened one day earlier or later, I may have been leaning towards Strome that day.

Because we now have Reinhart, and Donovan is progressing nicely, plus Mayfield, Pelech, Kitchton Pedan and a few other interesting D prospects, I'm ok with not having Hamilton.

It would be great to have a Dman like him right now, but Strome has a chance to be a great player too. So I'm happy with Strome.

 

[InformTheMasses]

Well, they did take Nino the year before that draft.

You had the right year but wrong player. Brock Nelson was a 1st round forward that never saw time in the CHL.

 

[Beastrt]

You had the right year but wrong player. Brock Nelson was a 1st round forward that never saw time in the CHL.

This is true, but nelson was basically a 2nd rounder.

 

[SI90]

On draft day I remember that RNH and Lando were pretty much locks to go 1-2...

I wanted-

Larsson
Courturier

I cant remember if I wanted Strome over Hamilton or vice versa, but it was them 2 and then Huberdeau

 

[ds4130]

Back during the 2011 draft I was a little puzzled why we didn't take Hamilton because we had more of a need for defense than offense but I understand why we took Strome. He could be the perfect piece for Tavares. Still think we should have taken Hamilton because he would fill more of a need right now but after this last season and WJC I think Strome could make more of an impact, especially playing with Tavares.

 

[Riseonfire]

Yes, but he played in the chl.

What? No he didn't.

Nino played in the WHL.

Edit: aaannnd the CHL is the over-arching league. I'm dumb.

 

[YashinWorksHard]

On draft day I remember that RNH and Lando were pretty much locks to go 1-2...

I wanted-

Larsson
Courturier

I cant remember if I wanted Strome over Hamilton or vice versa, but it was them 2 and then Huberdeau

The favourite to go at #2 was Larsson, not Landeskog. In fact, many people thought days before the draft that Landeskog could fall to our fifth pick.

The comparison here should be Couturier or Zibanejad, guys who play in the same position. And yes, i take Couturier over Ryan all day. Anyway, i think that draft was weak, so Strome was a nice addition.

If the Devils had not won the lottery, Adam Larsson would be an Islander.

 

[19NYSports91]

The favourite to go at #2 was Larsson, not Landeskog. In fact, many people thought days before the draft that Landeskog could fall to our fifth pick.

The comparison here should be Couturier or Zibanejad, guys who play in the same position. And yes, i take Couturier over Ryan all day. Anyway, i think that draft was weak, so Strome was a nice addition.

If the Devils had not won the lottery, Adam Larsson would be an Islander.

Everyone knew Couturier was more mature and NHL ready at the time. Strome has a much higher ceiling. I think Couturier is one of the most overrated players.

 

[A Pointed Stick]

On draft day I remember that RNH and Lando were pretty much locks to go 1-2...

I wanted-

Larsson
Courturier

I cant remember if I wanted Strome over Hamilton or vice versa, but it was them 2 and then Huberdeau

Larsson 100% yes. Couturier... Strome may wind up on his level. Hard to say yet, though they bring different games to the table.

 

[The Underboss]

I voted Strome.

 

[19NYSports91]

I'm not voting because it's too early, their should have been a 3rd option.