I liked Seguin the most from that draft. I remember getting some flank that draft year for wanting him over Hall by a few posters and even some last year. Said I'd even take him over Duchene. Look whose laughing now.
Also, I wanted Etem at where we were picking. Him or Forbert. Either way, I am happy we got Hishon and wish him a speedy recovery.
I was never a fan of Seguin. I preferred Hall, but Seguin definitely has changed my mind. He has been extremely good this season.
It really depends on what you like, a sniper in Hall, or smart playmaker in Seguin.
Forbert will be a good shutdown defenseman, but his offensive game has really sucked in the toilet. I wanted him due to his two-way ability, but am glad he was picked before us. Etem like Rattie has to show me solid results in the AHL or training camp before I jump on their wagon. Still too much uncertainty involving him.
I was a big Avs fan when I was yonger, I became one when Sakic was going to be a Ranger or my brother thought he was going to be, and when he didn't I instantly became a fan of the Avs. I remember watching the 2001 Stanley Cup by myself as me and my brother were the only two real hockey fans in my house. I was 12 at the time After the strike I stopped watching Hockey but last year I started to get back into it. Last year was a bad time to start as Avs played terrible but I stuck with them, I remember watching the Draft and us picking Landeskog and man watching this guy is awesome! I hope to be back at the NHL awards this year, I went last year, (i live in LV) and man I hope he Calder, as he deserves it. I am excited about our future! GO AVS!
I was a big Avs fan when I was yonger, I became one when Sakic was going to be a Ranger or my brother thought he was going to be, and when he didn't I instantly became a fan of the Avs. I remember watching the 2001 Stanley Cup by myself as me and my brother were the only two real hockey fans in my house. I was 12 at the time After the strike I stopped watching Hockey but last year I started to get back into it. Last year was a bad time to start as Avs played terrible but I stuck with them, I remember watching the Draft and us picking Landeskog and man watching this guy is awesome! I hope to be back at the NHL awards this year, I went last year, (i live in LV) and man I hope he Calder, as he deserves it. I am excited about our future! GO AVS!
Welcome to the boards. Good to see some new fans rolling into town. I hope they don't take the first train out if we don't squeak in this year though.
Welcome to the boards. Good to see some new fans rolling into town. I hope they don't take the first train out if we don't squeak in this year though.
Good to see ya!
Ill be here for the long hall. I want to get a better understanding of the Avs. Bright future for us! We are a talented team regardless of how we finish this season!
Ill be here for the long hall. I want to get a better understanding of the Avs. Bright future for us! We are a talented team regardless of how we finish this season!
You get a standing ovation when you join, but when I join all I got was a HF fine and Bubba Thudd got to hit me with a stick.
Welcome to the Avs board tho, we need more intelligent fans around here, as you can see I am not one of the intelligent ones.
I was never a fan of Seguin. I preferred Hall, but Seguin definitely has changed my mind. He has been extremely good this season.
It really depends on what you like, a sniper in Hall, or smart playmaker in Seguin.
I always take the smart playmaker. They are my favorite breed. Only cause I play like they do. Reason why I love Stastny so much too.
Either way Seguin is going to be a stud down the road.
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Forbert will be a good shutdown defenseman, but his offensive game has really sucked in the toilet. I wanted him due to his two-way ability, but am glad he was picked before us. Etem like Rattie has to show me solid results in the AHL or training camp before I jump on their wagon. Still too much uncertainty involving him.
I agree that I am happy now that we didn't get Forbert however Etem still isn't a bad pick. I wanted Burmistrov and Skinner a lot too, but sadly both went in top 10 to some surprise. (Mostly cause Skinner was projected top 15 rage, and Burmistrov was the 2nd best Russian forward).
Look at what this guy posted in the "Landeskog appears to be front runner for Calder" thread on NHL Talk.
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Originally Posted by NOTENOUGHBREWER
Hall is basically Landeskog but with better hands. I am one of those that is disgusted by biased Swedes and Avs homers going on about how Landeskog is some MVP type player (newsflash: he took a massive hot streak to hit 50 points and likely will never break 60 in his career) but even I will admit he's a good physical player. Highly overrated offensively and defensively but he'll be a solid Cal Cutterbuck type player in his prime.
Oilers fans are misguided though if they believe Hall will have a bigger physical impact than Landeskog. Hall will beat guys with his strength and skill and won't always be going out and hitting guys. Landeskog only has his strength. Landeskog will be throwing his weight around at 110% effort every shift or he'll be in the AHL.
Enjoy your latest version of Svatos/Wolski/Pascal Trepanier while he still looks like a solid young player.
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I always take the smart playmaker. They are my favorite breed. Only cause I play like they do. Reason why I love Stastny so much too.
Either way Seguin is going to be a stud down the road.
I agree that I am happy now that we didn't get Forbert however Etem still isn't a bad pick. I wanted Burmistrov and Skinner a lot too, but sadly both went in top 10 to some surprise. (Mostly cause Skinner was projected top 15 rage, and Burmistrov was the 2nd best Russian forward).
I was actually super excited for the draft as I thought Skinner would drop to the Avs. He was the guy I really wanted from that draft.
Said I'd even take him over Duchene. Look whose laughing now. 
I preferred Hall, but Seguin definitely has changed my mind. He has been extremely good this season. 
Welcome to the boards. Good to see some new fans rolling into town. I hope they don't take the first train out if we don't squeak in this year though.
