tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677867857097423502.post2729622755923841673..comments2023-10-20T04:45:00.350-06:00Comments on Coming Down the Pipe!: March Madness For RNHGuy Flaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03178739486819659419noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677867857097423502.post-45911989840034630482011-03-15T09:06:53.936-06:002011-03-15T09:06:53.936-06:00iain: I think RNH has had a big share of the limel...iain: I think RNH has had a big share of the limelight too, however, his size was always a big question mark that kept him from hitting #1, from what I can tell. And perhaps scouts are maybe seeing that perhaps that superficial problem can be overcome either by strong work ethic (which it sounds like he's been showing), or good old fashioned "hittin' the gym". <br /><br /><br />I think Larsson would be a very safe choice. I really hope that by some miracle, the Oilers can swing a deal that lands them both of the top picks. And then we hear that the Oilers pick both RNH and Larsson on draft day.Rackihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08452958021463270825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677867857097423502.post-56847243639588864062011-03-15T00:46:27.997-06:002011-03-15T00:46:27.997-06:00Is a late push from an RNH going to be enough to t...Is a late push from an RNH going to be enough to turn the tide in his favor from pro scouts or are they going to ride it out focusing on the long term picture, i.e. for a guy like Larsson who has been playing at a top level for years but has shown no significant development recently?<br /><br />I think we have seen that single tournaments or playoffs can make an impact on scout decisions, but what is happening here? It seems in the general consensus sphere of fans RNH is gaining a lot of heat as #1 option. What happened to all of the Couturier/Landeskog love?iainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01679279234085964012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677867857097423502.post-86185574697182820282011-03-15T00:11:43.316-06:002011-03-15T00:11:43.316-06:00Racki,
I think the chances of the Oilers trying t...Racki,<br /><br />I think the chances of the Oilers trying to package players and that pick to move up....or get a pro ready prospect, are very high...I think Gagner and Cogliano will be prime candidates for a trade from the Oilers point of view...not sure about other teams..<br /><br />DeanoDean Millardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09595172997614427768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677867857097423502.post-10613170596230780892011-03-14T22:44:39.363-06:002011-03-14T22:44:39.363-06:00I have to admit, Dean, I was once pretty iffy on w...I have to admit, Dean, I was once pretty iffy on whether we should draft RNH... but he sure as heck is putting up a pretty good case right now, isn't he? I can rest assured that if the Oil finish dead last (which they likely will), the lottery won't hurt as at all. Either way, we'll get a fine player. I'll be happy with RNH or Larsson, both of which address needs... and Couturier and Landeskog are likely no slouches either. <br /><br />It'll be exciting to find out what the Oilers do with LA's pick. I realize we don't want to rush RNH into the NHL if we don't have to, but should we pick him, what do you think the chances are that the Oilers package Gagner and LA's pick to move up significantly?Rackihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883906047360996158noreply@blogger.com