Adam Larsson hype

[Doctor Robz]

What's all the hype over that guy anyways?

4th overall pick
probably gonna make the NHL first year availability
PP QB for NJ

When I look at his stats , I dont see why he has so much fantasy hype ..

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/p...php?pid=118565

can someone just tell me ''why?''

[tgraveline]

That's a different league. When a guy with his skills who has played with men gets an opportunity to play on a PP unit with guys like Kovalchuk, Parise, etc. that gives him quite a bit of an opportunity. He's solid in his own end and can pass really well. You can't just transfer stats from other leagues to the NHL. He's playing with better people here, and there he wasn't the main guy, but a kid playing with men. So when he does fully progress, his upside is huge as he'll continue to grow.

[fungchen3]

Take a look at this guy's stats when he was Larsson's age playing in the same league:

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/p...y.php?pid=3146

What is all the hype about? Well, to be honest, there's not that much hype about him - in fact, I think he's been undervalued terribly as of late - and there are only a small group of us "Larsson lovers" out there. But, here's my take on why he'll be a stud:

1. Great NHL size, 6-2, 210 as an 18 year old.
2. Tremendous skill, poise and hockey smarts
3. Excellent passer and big shot
4. Been playing against men in a top league since he was 16 years old
5. Will get tons of ice time on the Devils - including PP time
6. Is the undisputed #1 franchise defenseman on a team that needs one badly
7. Will step right into the NHL as an 18 year old

So far Larsson has played 2 games and he has 3 points - 1 beauty assist in his first game and two more assists to set up PP goals tonight.

[Luffy D Monkey]

He looks sick on the PP feeding Kovalchuk. I think he'll be there all year long.

[slufoot]

Its actully about time. 2, 5, 10 yrs from now, Oilers, Avs, Panthers fans will all pissed their organizations passed on him in this draft.

[lobo1969]

Its actully about time. 2, 5, 10 yrs from now, Oilers, Avs, Panthers fans will all pissed their organizations passed on him in this draft.

As an Oiler fan I was one of the few that thought Larsson should have been taken by the Oilers. They need his kind of Dman more than anything even over a #1 center who may or may NOT be RNH. And the fact that he looks to be a sure fire NHLer at his age?? Yes I'm a little jealous that NJ had the steal of the draft thus far.

[Big Ev]

As an Oiler fan I was one of the few that thought Larsson should have been taken by the Oilers. They need his kind of Dman more than anything even over a #1 center who may or may NOT be RNH. And the fact that he looks to be a sure fire NHLer at his age?? Yes I'm a little jealous that NJ had the steal of the draft thus far.

Sorry but it's absolutely ridiculous for anyone to claim any player the "steal of the draft thus far". Especially based on 2 pre-season games.

Most overused term ever.

[lobo1969]

Sorry but it's absolutely ridiculous for anyone to claim any player the "steal of the draft thus far". Especially based on 2 pre-season games.

Most overused term ever.

thus far are the key words in that statement. You can't deny he is looking the best out of 2011 draft class thus far.

Apologie accepted.

[rticinelli]

Take a look at this guy's stats when he was Larsson's age playing in the same league:

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/p...y.php?pid=3146

What is all the hype about? Well, to be honest, there's not that much hype about him - in fact, I think he's been undervalued terribly as of late - and there are only a small group of us "Larsson lovers" out there. But, here's my take on why he'll be a stud:

1. Great NHL size, 6-2, 210 as an 18 year old.
2. Tremendous skill, poise and hockey smarts
3. Excellent passer and big shot
4. Been playing against men in a top league since he was 16 years old
5. Will get tons of ice time on the Devils - including PP time
6. Is the undisputed #1 franchise defenseman on a team that needs one badly
7. Will step right into the NHL as an 18 year old

So far Larsson has played 2 games and he has 3 points - 1 beauty assist in his first game and two more assists to set up PP goals tonight.

I went ahead and drafted Larsson just now in my keeper league, based mostly on fungchen's frequent arguments for why he'll be an effective fantasy player from the start. If you turn out to be correct, then I'll be thanking you by season's end.

[fungchen3]

I went ahead and drafted Larsson just now in my keeper league, based mostly on fungchen's frequent arguments for why he'll be an effective fantasy player from the start. If you turn out to be correct, then I'll be thanking you by season's end.

Well, I'll say this RT - I put my money where my mouth is and picked Larsson 1st overall in my league last night. So, I'm on-board 100% myself. That said, I didn't draft Larsson for his potential production this year - anything we get will be gravy. Long-term, I think he'll be a great player to own.

[Dean Youngblood]

Well, I'll say this RT - I put my money where my mouth is and picked Larsson 1st overall in my league last night. So, I'm on-board 100% myself. That said, I didn't draft Larsson for his potential production this year - anything we get will be gravy. Long-term, I think he'll be a great player to own.

Do you seriously play in a 6-GM keeper league as your signature suggests? For real?

Haha

I haven't come across a league that small before.

[Big Ev]

thus far are the key words in that statement. You can't deny he is looking the best out of 2011 draft class thus far.

Apologie accepted.

I could deny that, but I haven't seen every single 2011 draft pick play in their camps/pre-season.

Apologize for what?

[fungchen3]

Do you seriously play in a 6-GM keeper league as your signature suggests? For real?

Haha

I haven't come across a league that small before.

Yep! And it's the best fantasy league I've ever played in (regardless of sport). It's a close group of friends and a deep keeper league that has been up and running since 94. This league is played for the proverbial "love of the game" - very little money is awarded...it's all about the fun, camaraderie, stories and trophy at the end.

Regardless of all the other leagues I play in, this one is my baby. Those others are fine for deeper rosters, more research and grabbing money on the line, but this one takes priority.

[Dean Youngblood]

Yep! And it's the best fantasy league I've ever played in (regardless of sport). It's a close group of friends and a deep keeper league that has been up and running since 94. This league is played for the proverbial "love of the game" - very little money is awarded...it's all about the fun, camaraderie, stories and trophy at the end.

Regardless of all the other leagues I play in, this one is my baby. Those others are fine for deeper rosters, more research and grabbing money on the line, but this one takes priority.

I can seriously see why. Each team should have a solid lineup and the skill comes down to managing the players you play each night. Sounds like a league that I would form just to drink beer with my closest buddies.

Now you've got me thinking haha....

[fungchen3]

Sounds like a league that I would form just to drink beer with my closest buddies.

Now you've got me thinking haha....

If you haven't already you need to. And it's more challenging than you think because all teams are good and it's a keep 34... so drafting wisely is key as GMs can load up on elite talent over the years. One GM has Oveckin and Malkin, another has the twins. So teams sort of form an "identity" over time. The downfall is that you will most likely never get your paws on a Crosby or Ovechkin (unless you draft them), but it's charming in a way.

Last night we ate a bunch of junk food, drank a ton of beer and jello shots (a gift from one of the GM's lady), drafted and rehashed some funny times in our league history...it was a blast.

It's funny when you consider Adam Larsson was 2 years old when my league started.