Latest ESPN mock draft - Isles select Ryan Strome?
- EDM- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
- COL- Adam Larsson
- FLA- Sean Couturier
- NJD- Jonathan Huberdeau
- NYI- Ryan Strome
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Well,
I assume, that like their NFL draft material, that some of this is coming from inside sources and what these guys are hearing from scouts, rather than just what they themselves think.
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Then again...TSN's mock draft isn't great IMO either
http://www.tsn.ca/draftcentre/feature/?id=507
Larsson at 6? I think Islanders fan would explode if we passed on him..
I'd light Garth on fire if he passed on Larsson
by sayvillelax94 on Apr 29, 2011 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
That's what I'm saying.
Larsson is going top 5, no doubt about it. Right now, I want the Isles to trade up for him. However, I am becoming more partial to some of the scoring talents in this draft…
by edavidmorris on Apr 29, 2011 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
The highly talented scorers at the top of this draft class are making me giggle like a schoolgirl
However, scoring isn’t really our problem at this point, we need an NHL-ready defenseman like Larsson. I’m all for trading up as long as the price isn’t too steep.
by sayvillelax94 on Apr 30, 2011 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions
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He’s average height and not very strong. He had a great season (106 points) but I just don’t see a fit. Why would the Isles take him over Landeskog or Hamilton? And Button thinks we are loaded up with good wingers (which is who after Moulson, Grabner & Nino?). I really see no way he gets the pick. If it happens I would be in shock.
You mean to tell me shooting the puck from 70 feet out doesn't earn us extra goals?
There's a thought still among some draftniks and other hockeypeople.
That the Isles would be best off moving Tavares to wing.
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I get that but I don't even know if he's the right guy in that situation
If Couturier falls to 5 then sure I get it but Strome isn’t that great in the D end. Sure he & JT could probably light up a lot of goal lamps but it won’t mean much if they are -25.
You mean to tell me shooting the puck from 70 feet out doesn't earn us extra goals?
Button doesn't seem to know the difference between our centers (loaded) and our wingers (50% or so).
JT, LE FRANS, and Bailey at center is pretty good. They’re all young, and play different games, but all capable NHL centers.
Wing: Moulson, PAP, Okposo, Grabner. Solid NHL wingers.
Comeau, Nino, and the rest, not bad at all. Numbers wise, Comeau is a damn good wing. 24 goals is nothing to sneeze at.
We don’t need another average sized playmaking center, unless we trade Bailey.
ryan strome is a stud...
he can pass or score, he’s fast and feisty…kinda like matt duchesne. and maybe just as good.
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