Are we talking at draft day, or hindsight? Because Coyle, Bjugstad, Tinordi, Etem etc have been doing well since.
more so draft day. from 16-25 there's only Bjugstad there you could have made a case for picking. Rundblad is an equivalent or better prospect than just about all those guys anyway.
Yeah, I understood that's what you were referring to, but the next post was saying that there are no good players aside from Russians after Forbort, which in hindsight isn't really true.
It's funny this decision is being so heavily discussed, really goes to show that the decisions made at the last four or so drafts have been terrific.
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more so draft day. from 16-25 there's only Bjugstad there you could have made a case for picking. Rundblad is an equivalent or better prospect than just about all those guys anyway.
The asking price was also Zibanejad, a 6th overall. You're being vague. The asking price was a top prospect. We likely weren't getting Turris for anything but Zibanejad or Turris and it's folly to suggest anything otherwise.
He means 2012. Murray specifically said that Phoenix asked for the 2012 1st Rd pick, to which Murray declined. (At the time we were bottom 10 in the league I believe).
You'll probably come to realize he's everything that's beautiful about the game. Very few guys in the game I'd prefer to watch over him.
You were pimping this guy when most of us were cautious about him even having a successful career. Winning/Stanley Cup is important, but being entertained is also a huge reason why we watch hockey, and Karlsson's is as entertaining as anyone.
Jokerit wins Lukko 3-2 in OT. Karlsson played about 27 minutes, 12 shots, 0+0 and +1. He had and created a lot of chances but no result. Otherwise a great game by him. Teemu Eronen shines again, 1+0.
Jokerit wins Lukko 3-2 in OT. Karlsson played about 27 minutes, 12 shots, 0+0 and +1. He had and created a lot of chances but no result. Otherwise a great game by him. Teemu Eronen shines again, 1+0.
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You were pimping this guy when most of us were cautious about him even having a successful career. Winning/Stanley Cup is important, but being entertained is also a huge reason why we watch hockey, and Karlsson's is as entertaining as anyone.
Pre-season against Montreal that year, it was the first time I really saw him play. He picked up a pick off the boards, walked the line in that fluid float like he does, clapped the ice to fake a shot and whisseled a shot well wide of the net. He did it in a way that you'll rarely ever see a rookie dman do it, a 19 year old stick boy from Sweden, no less. And then he kept doing things in that manner. I was a casual fan at best before he came, believe it or not. Fun to watch others enjoy him as well.
Jokerit fan praising one of his own to high heavens, how cute. There's a reason why he was drafted on round 7. I'll be surprised if he ever makes it to NHL, but maybe Karlsson will have positive influence and give him a little push.
Never was a fan of Eronen, and was bit suprised he was drafted at all, but I've been experiencing a conversion eerily similar to one I had with young Kimmo Timonen. Eronen is smallish, and his shot could be better, but otherwise he is just very good, young and keeps getting better and better. If I had to bet on it, I'dd say he'll be a NHL regular in few years.
Before Karlsson Jokerit had played 5 games, 2 wins (1 in shootout), 3 losses. After Karlsson, 5 games, 4 wins (1 in OT yesterday), 1 loss. He really has had an impact. Also, Detroit's Valtteri Filppula joined Jokerit just a couple of games before Karlsson so he's had a big impact also. It's not just Karlsson but he's maybe the biggest factor for wins.
Before Karlsson Jokerit had played 5 games, 2 wins (1 in shootout), 3 losses. After Karlsson, 5 games, 4 wins (1 in OT yesterday), 1 loss. He really has had an impact. Also, Detroit's Valtteri Filppula joined Jokerit just a couple of games before Karlsson so he's had a big impact also. It's not just Karlsson but he's maybe the biggest factor for wins.
It should be noted Jokerit had a lot of suspensions, including their coaches, during the first rounds and they're still plagued by injuries.
The asking price was also Zibanejad, a 6th overall. You're being vague. The asking price was a top prospect. We likely weren't getting Turris for anything but Zibanejad or Turris and it's folly to suggest anything otherwise.
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Sources say the Coyotes initially wanted a first-round pick, but the Senators refused and sweetened the pot by putting in Rundblad.
