Unless the WHL is paying 100 grand a year to play I can't see this happening. He's collecting a mans salary in the SEL and the WHL pays 200 bucks a week or so.
Not happening.
shhhhhh.. let Calgary waste the pick
edit: did our lanky giant enter the draft? MartinGernat? and what are the chances the Oilkings draft him
What would you say about the comparison between Klefbom and Brodin as (Weber) and (Suter)?
Since I'm also a FBK fan I very amazed with the play from both Klefbom and Brodin. Esp. Brodin and his Smartness, speed and Calm. Would you pick Klefbom ahead of Brodin or whats your take on them?
Is this a serious question?
Comparing two of the best D in the world with 2 young prospects that just got drafted?
Why would anybody even make comparisons like this at such an early stage? Oh look that kids Phil Esposito, that kids Bobby Orr..
We don't know that either of the drafted D will even have an NHL career.
Comparing two of the best D in the world with 2 young prospects that just got drafted?
Why would anybody even make comparisons like this at such an early stage? Oh look that kids Phil Esposito, that kids Bobby Orr..
We don't know that either of the drafted D will even have an NHL career.
No I was dead serious, thinking about "Gene"cloning and how great it would be. Could perhaps have been more about roles and styles than anything. Perhaps it is fate that determined what they are only to unveiled in a few years. Or perhaps it was more a try to grasp an understanding on how they played.
I do definatly not belive that a prospects delvelopment have anything to do with their determination to improve or anything... just saying... you know...
I have no problem with this kid playing in Sweden for 2 more years. He's 17 years old right now why even bother taking him out of his element? The Swedish posters are predicting 12-15 minutes per night plus playing on a good team and learning how to win it's really a perfect scenario. He will make his way over here I don't think we should rush him.
No I was dead serious, thinking about "Gene"cloning and how great it would be. Could perhaps have been more about roles and styles than anything. Perhaps it is fate that determined what they are only to unveiled in a few years. Or perhaps it was more a try to grasp an understanding on how they played.
I do definatly not belive that a prospects delvelopment have anything to do with their determination to improve or anything... just saying... you know...
Maybe I should compare my posting style to Ernest Hemingway. Think anybody would notice?
Im with you. I think Seguin is a bit of a pretty boy with an ego. He's a good hockey player but Im not sure he's the best guy, he will be a premodonna one day.
If true, that is the opposite of what I expected at draft time. Hall seemed too cool for school (eg. after a goal celebration) and seemed to be a bit too high on himself for his teammate's good. Since then I've been surprised with Hall's teammanship (is that a word?).
Sounds like you're whining just for the sake of whining. If Tambellini failed, then every other GM who was unable to trade into the top 10 failed. In fact, GMs pretty much fail every draft year because rarely does a team trade from outside the top 10 into the top 10 and there's a reason for that, it's too expensive.
Anyway, i don't understand why you felt the need to post this in a thread about Klefbom.
I would assume because he didn't move the 19th pick to move into the top 10?
I meant to bring this up earlier but did anyone else notice that Klefbooms interview after he was drafted was kind of weird. Seemed forced to say nice things about teh team and organization. Almost like he was unhappy to be drafted by the Oilers. But at the end of the day he did seem happy and enthused to be selected by a team that had some other highly touted Swedes on it like MPS, Omark and Lander.
To me it is positive for the Oilers to have this pool of Swedish talent so that they can draft a guy like Klefbom. This could have been the reason why some teams passed on him because there is the potential for him to turn into an Erixon and refuse to sign, but the Oilers have their bases covered with their Swedish talent.
I meant to bring this up earlier but did anyone else notice that Klefbooms interview after he was drafted was kind of weird. Seemed forced to say nice things about teh team and organization. Almost like he was unhappy to be drafted by the Oilers. But at the end of the day he did seem happy and enthused to be selected by a team that had some other highly touted Swedes on it like MPS, Omark and Lander.
To me it is positive for the Oilers to have this pool of Swedish talent so that they can draft a guy like Klefbom. This could have been the reason why some teams passed on him because there is the potential for him to turn into an Erixon and refuse to sign, but the Oilers have their bases covered with their Swedish talent.
Have you heard any of Larsson's interviews? The fish don't come much colder than that.
I meant to bring this up earlier but did anyone else notice that Klefbooms interview after he was drafted was kind of weird. Seemed forced to say nice things about teh team and organization. Almost like he was unhappy to be drafted by the Oilers. But at the end of the day he did seem happy and enthused to be selected by a team that had some other highly touted Swedes on it like MPS, Omark and Lander.
To me it is positive for the Oilers to have this pool of Swedish talent so that they can draft a guy like Klefbom. This could have been the reason why some teams passed on him because there is the potential for him to turn into an Erixon and refuse to sign, but the Oilers have their bases covered with their Swedish talent.
i didn't pick that up at all. I think what you saw was more a case of nervousness and language struggle - I'd be nervous if english wasn't my first language and was put on national TV right after being selected. All the prospects are "forced" to say nice things about the teams drafting them so nothing out of the ordinary from my vantage point.
Have you heard any of Larsson's interviews? The fish don't come much colder than that.
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i didn't pick that up at all. I think what you saw was more a case of nervousness and language struggle - I'd be nervous if english wasn't my first language and was put on national TV right after being selected. All the prospects are "forced" to say nice things about the teams drafting them so nothing out of the ordinary from my vantage point.
True enough, but I'm not saying it's a bad thing. At the end of the day, no one really knows what's going on in Klefboms head except him and the Oilers management probably have a decent idea.
Regardless the point stands that it is still great that we have a pool of Swedish talent. I'd hate to lose Klefbom much the same way that Calgary lost Erixon. I would guarantee that if Calgary had MPS and Lander, Erixon would have signed his entry-level deal with the Flames.
If true, that is the opposite of what I expected at draft time. Hall seemed too cool for school (eg. after a goal celebration) and seemed to be a bit too high on himself for his teammate's good. Since then I've been surprised with Hall's teammanship (is that a word?).
Nah man, Hall has always been a team guy. A leader and plays with an edge but not arrogant, confident. Seguin to me seems like a bit too much of a talker. Not sure why I feel that way, I'd like him on our team but for some reason I feel like his ego could be an option.
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That's the second time I've seen Prima Donna spelled Premadonna on this board this week.
It's still kind of funny.
Quit being such a premodonna, really I should call them postmadonna's seeing Seguin is likey younger thatn Modonna's kids.
His ceiling is a #1 D, but I have a feeling he'll end up being a #2. Maybe a little too much optimism on my part, but his personality makes me feel like he'll be a hell of a player.
With him, Petry, Marincin and Peckham I feel more confident in our defense.
