Adam Larsson..

[apice3*]

We need at least capable PMD who can put a shot on net after a rush to create chances for other forwards driving to the net.

That's not Larsson, nor do I want it to be Larsson.

Very few D-men in this league can dangle from end to end and still be good defensively. Niedermayer was one.

I don't think we need an elite puck-mover more than we need a consistent minute eater like Larsson is going to be. If we did, we would have drafted Murphy.

 

[The Great Dame]

That's not Larsson, nor do I want it to be Larsson.

Very few D-men in this league can dangle from end to end and still be good defensively. Niedermayer was one.

I don't think we need an elite puck-mover more than we need a consistent minute eater like Larsson is going to be. If we did, we would have drafted Murphy.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

 

[Muttley*]

We saw what will come with his offensive instincts in last night's OT game winner.

I thought that play was all him and he didn't really get enough credit for it.

He stood someone up on the blue line, stripping the puck away, found Parise in a millisecond, who then found Henrique in a millisecond for the breakawy OT winner.

What's different about this tic-tac-toe dynamic was that it was initiated and involved a defenesman, as opposed to it usually involving only forwards, something we have not seen around here since the Rafalski-Niedermayer era 20 years ago.

And make no mistake about it, if he wasn't any good, Lou would have started him out in the AHL in favor of career, minor league lousy, journeyman of a defenseman. He does things like that all the time. Not this time.

 

[Flame Demers*]

He has looked very good in D zone, and making the first pass on brakeouts.

he never panics with the puck when he is pressured.

 

[Muttley*]

He has looked very good in D zone, and making the first pass on brakeouts.

he never panics with the puck when he is pressured.

EXACTLY. That's the thing I've noticed the most.

If any one watches last night's OT winner, it would be a perfect example.

 

[Getzo5]

That's not Larsson, nor do I want it to be Larsson.

Very few D-men in this league can dangle from end to end and still be good defensively. Niedermayer was one.

I don't think we need an elite puck-mover more than we need a consistent minute eater like Larsson is going to be. If we did, we would have drafted Murphy.

Very well said. But Redarmynative is right. We still need an offensive defensman who`s able to create chances and run the PP as a QB.

Man, I`d kill for Enstrom.

 

[apice3*]

Very well said. But Redarmynative is right. We still need an offensive defensman who`s able to create chances and run the PP as a QB.

Man, I`d kill for Enstrom.

Definitely need a PMD, but to see Larsson transformed into that would be a travesty to his talent.

I'd rather convert a defensively responsible winger into a PMD, to be honest. Not to say that is a smart thing, but again, Larsson has no business being our PMD bandage.

Also, I think Zajac should be running the PP when he gets back. It's the one good idea MacLean had. I still don't understand why better coaches like Lemaire and DeBoer think Kovy is good at it.

 

[Tedenby21]

Definitely need a PMD, but do see Larsson transformed into that would be a travesty to his talent.

I'd rather convert a defensively responsible winger into a PMD, to be honest. Not to say that is a smart thing, but again, Larsson has no business being our PMD bandage.

Also, I think Zajac should be running the PP when he gets back. It's the one good idea MacLean had. I still don't understand why better coaches like Lemaire and DeBoer think Kovy is good at it.

I still think we should run an umbrella PP with Larsson at the top feeding Kovy and Sykora on the boards and have Elias and Parise down low.

 

[Getzo5]

Definitely need a PMD, but to see Larsson transformed into that would be a travesty to his talent.

I'd rather convert a defensively responsible winger into a PMD, to be honest. Not to say that is a smart thing, but again, Larsson has no business being our PMD bandage.

Also, I think Zajac should be running the PP when he gets back. It's the one good idea MacLean had. I still don't understand why better coaches like Lemaire and DeBoer think Kovy is good at it.

Without a doubt. I can guarantee you that won`t happen. If anything, Larsson will become more Lidstrom-esque regarding the offense, maybe sometimes going down low and shooting from sharp angles, but that`s more than we can ask from him.

 

[apice3*]

Without a doubt. I can guarantee you that won`t happen. If anything, Larsson will become more Lidstrom-esque regarding the offense, maybe sometimes going down low and shooting from sharp angles, but that`s more than we can ask from him.

Yeah, I think Urbom has more of that in him than Larsson. Really, I wouldn't mind Larsson remaining a simple D-man. It won't appeal to the masses, but it's an overlooked aspect of hockey that all winning teams need.

Now that I think about it, I think an Urbom/Larsson pairing would be absolutely fantastic in the future. I think their play would compliment each other better than Merrill + Larsson.

 

[Tedenby21]

Yeah, I think Urbom has more of that in him than Larsson. Really, I wouldn't mind Larsson remaining a simple D-man. It won't appeal to the masses, but it's an overlooked aspect of hockey that all winning teams need.

Now that I think about it, I think an Urbom/Larsson pairing would be absolutely fantastic in the future. I think their play would compliment each other better than Merrill + Larsson.

Mmmmmmmm, can't wait for Urbom. Our future defense has so much potential.

Next year defense?

Tallinder-Fayne
Urbom-Larsson
Greene-Volchenkov

 

[apice3*]

Mmmmmmmm, can't wait for Urbom. Our future defense has so much potential.

Next year defense?

Tallinder-Fayne
Urbom-Larsson
Greene-Volchenkov

Eh. Larsson and Urbom shouldn't be together next season. Let's not forget Larsson is a toddler and Urbom an infant. Experienced forwards would feast on the chance to play against them.

I'm not going to propose my own combos though because that's way too far away. Who knows who comes in and who's shipped out by that point. It's hard enough to propose line ideas for the current roster when healthy.

 

[DEVILS ALL THE WAY*]

Whitout Larsson, we'd probably have a MacLean'esq record.

For a 18 year old rookie to be leading our d core in minutes played is a indication that he has a bright future ahead of him. You can also debate that he's getting alot of minutes cause the rest of our guys suck but I'd rather opt for the 1st scenario.

 

[Tedenby21]

Eh. Larsson and Urbom shouldn't be together next season. Let's not forget Larsson is a toddler and Urbom an infant. Experienced forwards would feast on the chance to play against them.

I'm not going to propose my own combos though because that's way too far away. Who knows who comes in and who's shipped out by that point. It's hard enough to propose line ideas for the current roster when healthy.

I actually don't know what I was thinking. I loved Urbom and Volchenkov paired together in the preseason. That is what I want to see.

 

[apice3*]

I actually don't know what I was thinking. I loved Urbom and Volchenkov paired together in the preseason. That is what I want to see.

Now that is something I could sign up for.

 

[Tedenby21]

Now that is something I could sign up for.

Allows Larsson and Fayne to play with Tallinder or Greene.

 

[Rhodes 81]

Best I've seen a rookie d-man play since enstrom, an if he turns out like a more physical version of enstrom well have one of the best in the league

 

[Burner Account]

He did it perfectly on Evander Kane last night.

That is the exact play I was thinking of. He won't take the puck away every time, but he will drive them into the corner successfully 99% of the time.

 

[GM17*]

Reminds me of lidstrom

There. i said it

 

[Rhodes 81]

honestly he reminds me so much of enstrom it's not funny. they both always seem to have an extra second to make a play that other guys don't have. they both never seem to panic with the puck. they can both see the ice so well. they both anticipate the play so well. they both always seem to be in position, aside from a couple gaffes larsson has had that are to be expected by a rookie. they both handle the puck so well, especially under pressure, and can both use their sticks in ways you are constantly amazed by. enstrom is probably a bit better offensively than larsson's offensive potential, but by the same token i think larsson will have a slight edge defensively as he gains experience which will only be helped by the fact that unlike enstrom, he can use size to his advantage.

forget my lidstrom-enstrom wet dreams, enstrom-larsson is my new fantasy pairing.

 

[Jaysfanatic*]

Should have drafted Couturier instead

 

[Devils731]

I think he's been very good for an 18 year old defenseman and fairly good if I ignore his age.

 

[Getzo5]

Should have drafted Couturier instead

Lando?

 

[Jaysfanatic*]

Lando?

Didn't have a chance.

9 pts in 14 games while playing in all situations, and is a centre.

Philly got lucky.

We got stuck with Larsson.

 

[Trottier]

how is he doing so far?

He has been very solid.