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Originally Posted by New Era
He isn't that far off in that assessment.
You need to stop buying the hype on Larsson. This kid was drafted to be a #1 defenseman with some offensive flair. He was thought of as the next Nicklas Lidstrom when he was picked. He hasn't lived up to any of that billing, in any shape or form. The Devils were considering Colborne-ing him up to last year, that's how disappointed they were in his development. He's been horrible offensively, one of the reasons he was drafted so highly. He's been solid in his own zone, but far from the number one he was supposed to be. He's a complimentary piece to a more skilled playing partner. He's more number 3 or 4 than anything, and that is before getting Oiler stink all over him. Larsson was a middling defender on the Devils and he will remain the same on the sad sack Oilers.
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I strongly disagree with you. Suggesting his draft placement had anything to do with the trade is speculation to the highest order.
I'm not a draft expert of any kind...I simply watch Devils games and I'm impressed with his play...now, it is true, this is the first season I've been impressed with him, but I won't be shocked to see a top pairing D in his development... He's extremely patient and makes good, safe plays, even when in danger...seems very confident, too.
I don't know if he's worth Hall or whatever, but he's much better than many in here are giving him credit for.
P.s. That Lidstrom comment is bollocks too...if any defenseman were ever projected to be the next Lidstrom, they'd be the consensus 1st overall, in a landslide.