Rundblad vs. Larsson vs. Elliott

[fungchen3]

How does the rankings look if Hits were also added to the scoring? Would Larssen come out on top in that department?

Not sure. I've seen tape of both Larsson and Rundblad taking the body - not so much from Elliott - but others who have seen a lot of Stefan Elliott could verify.

[fungchen3]

Here's another question for the group:

I have the 2nd overall pick in my upcoming draft. Let me know what you would do in the following scenarios (please factor in the point formula in my sig below):

Scenario #1 - Larsson (D) goes 1st overall, do I:
A.) Draft Elliott (D) 2nd overall
B.) Draft Nugent-Hopkins (F) 2nd overall
C.) Draft Landeskog (F) 2nd overall
D.) Draft Huberdeau/Couturier/Strome/Hamilton/Murphy/Hamonic (F/D) 2nd overall

Scenario #2 - Nugent-Hopkins goes 1st overall, do I:
A.) Draft Larsson (D) 2nd overall
B.) Draft Elliott (D) 2nd overall
C.) Draft Landeskog (F) 2nd overall
D.) Draft Huberdeau/Couturier/Strome/Hamilton/Murphy/Hamonic (F/D) 2nd overall

[Atomic Wedgy]

Scenario #2 is the most likely one you will be facing. I dont like to draft defenceman right out of the NHL entry draft as they almost always take a long to time pay off. I would always rather draft a forward.

So I guess its C or D from scenario #2.

For scenario #1, you would draft RNH without any hesitation.

[fungchen3]

Scenario #2 is the most likely one you will be facing. I dont like to draft defenceman right out of the NHL entry draft as they almost always take a long to time pay off. I would always rather draft a forward.

So I guess its C or D from scenario #2.

For scenario #1, you would draft RNH without any hesitation.

A-Wedge,

Keep in mind D are very valuable in my point format - a 50pt. defenseman is gold and a more valuable asset than a 75pt. forward. With this is mind, the only forward I could see being drafted at #1 is RNH (with 85+ LT upside).

Do you really think Landeskog, Couturier, Huberdeau, etc. have a better chance at realistically hitting 80+ than Larsson or Elliott do hitting 50+? Because that's what it would take for me to draft them over Larsson/Elliott with the 2nd overall.

If Larsson gets picked 1st overall (which has a good chance of happening) do I go with the "safe" pick in Nugent-Hopkins or roll the dice with Elliott and hope he turns into a 50-pointer? I guess you feel RNH is the "must take" here if available?

[Atomic Wedgy]

I didn't notice the defensive scoring advantage. Sorry.... 50 point defenceman is more valuable than a 75 point forward? RNH is definitely 80+ in my opinion. In scenario #1, I'm still thinking RHN b/c he will likely pay off faster than the other defenceman will.

Its much tougher now in scenario #2. Dmen take ages to pay off as an investment, but they do appear to maybe have the edge here. I'm impatient tho. I usually draft who I think I have the best shot at trading for a profit.

[Jouko-Pouko]

Scenario #1: Take RNH.
Scenario #2: Take Elliott.

Why is Elliott available in your draft when all those other players are from the 2011 Entry Draft?

[fungchen3]

Scenario #1: Take RNH.
Scenario #2: Take Elliott.

Why is Elliott available in your draft when all those other players are from the 2011 Entry Draft?

Thanks Jouko. There are a bunch of non-2011 draft prospects available in my draft - Elliott, Orlov, Gormley, Barrie, Hamonic, Leddy, Maclean, Boedker, Colborne, Tedenby, Gragnani, Johansson, Hishon, Kreider, Erixon and more.

[Dean Youngblood]

Scenario #1 is easy - RNH obviously

Scenario #2 is a bit tougher - I would lean towards one of Huberdeau/Couturier (probably Huberdeau for me)

Elliott should fall a bit in your draft and I don't think you can justify taking him 2nd overall. Orlov appears to be a nice consolation prize if you happen to miss out on Elliott.

[fungchen3]

Scenario #1 is easy - RNH obviously

Scenario #2 is a bit tougher - I would lean towards one of Huberdeau/Couturier (probably Huberdeau for me)

Elliott should fall a bit in your draft and I don't think you can justify taking him 2nd overall. Orlov appears to be a nice consolation prize if you happen to miss out on Elliott.

Thanks Deaner. Yeah, I was hoping to draft RNH with my 2nd overall pick then draft Elliott with my pick 20th overall but I don't think he will be there at 20. I was actually thinking along the same lines - taking RNH at 2 and if Elliott is gone at 20 - I would take Orlov, Gormley, Barrie or Gragnani.

[tiantonio]

Everyone, PLEASE stop advising Fungchen and just let him take Elliott #2. I have the 4, 8, and 10 picks and I want some of my targets to slide to me. Much Thanks.

[fungchen3]

Everyone, PLEASE stop advising Fungchen and just let him take Elliott #2. I have the 4, 8, and 10 picks and I want some of my targets to slide to me. Much Thanks.

I'm 100% taking Elliott 2nd overall. I'm getting the Elliott Jets jersey stitched as we speak - he's wearing #2 because #6 is taken by E.Johnson.

[tiantonio]

I'm 100% taking Elliott 2nd overall. I'm getting the Elliott Jets jersey stitched as we speak - he's wearing #2 because #6 is taken by E.Johnson.

Duh. Thank you very much.

[fungchen3]

Duh. Thank you very much.

I just received a text from Stefan himself - he's blocking off dates in September to come to Philly to put on the jersey in person. I told him the Scouts GM will have a few Smirnoff malts on ice for him.

[tiantonio]

I just received a text from Stefan himself - he's blocking off dates in September to come to Philly to put on the jersey in person. I told him the Scouts GM will have a few Smirnoff malts on ice for him.

PLEASE put it in pen and send out an email to the league. PLEASE. There is NOT A CHANCE IN HE** he is taken first overall and I would like to plan my boatload of picks behind him. I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for dropping Landeskog into my lap. RANGERS 4 EVA!!!!!!