Do I believe the overhype like you're doing? Nope. Am I open to the possibility? Sure, which I admit. Am I high on that possibility? No. Now that we've drafted Carlsson, it feels as though there's overhyping on Carlsson.
Unlike some other posters, including yourself, I wasn't fence flipping on my preference between Carlsson and Fantilli. I didn't need the WC to recognize Carlsson's talent. Between Carlsson and Fantilli, Fantilli is a more finished product now and Carlsson still has more development as well as upside in his future. I've been consistent on Carlsson's talent and believe it'll take some time before he's an established top-6C. Here's
asst GM Madden on Carlsson:
On top of that, he made his his linemates better. So that's number one. I think that's the most important part of his game that we see continue to allow him to grow into a dominant first line center for us in the future. Obviously he's not done growing. Mentally, he's really mature. He understands himself physically. He's still not there yet. He's really strong on the ice, but he's got so much more potential as he'll keep growing and he'll be a different kid physically two years from now.
The org is testing on where Carlsson can go play this year. They
don't know where Carlsson will play, but they're not set on the NHL or bust mode:
"We're going to find the right league," Verbeek said. "If the NHL's not it, we'll try San Diego. If that's not it, then he'll go back to Orebro. We're just going to wait and see."
You haven't presented specific projections why Carlsson will be a top-6C to start this season full-time, not part time as you've already suggested. I believe in the hype of Carlsson, but I don't believe in the overhyping of Carlsson, which is more about you than Carlsson or other posters. I like possibilities, but don't mistake it for probability.
