Wasn't I supposed to be Stee or something?
- Steven_Seagull

It's that stupid underscore, it's a magnet for conspiracy theories.

Wait until Granlund arrives! Wait until Teravainen arrives! Oh and how about Armia?!

Finland has provided one star forward in 10 years. And he was better in the SM-liiga by a metric (frank) ton (one of the best ever) and the youngest player ever drafted in the top-2.
- AdamFrench

how many good players have come out of the swiss league?

Laine turns 18 next Tuesday.



So about 7 months?
- Steven_Seagull

"WOW. I didn't realize there was such a huge difference in age between the 2. That's crazy. "

- nobody ever

Plus isn't Laine dominating that league the same way Barkov was?

Nah... you're one of a kind gullsy...
- Arctic_AARDVARK

I know you don't mean that, but I'll take it away.

Laine turns 18 next Tuesday.



So about 7 months?
- Steven_Seagull

Matthews is by far the best player in this draft..

Its not even close..

But i guess we need something to discuss

Come on Frenchie, Raantanen is dominating the AHL at 18. You know he's special.
Same with Aho.

And Granlund is pretty good. Teravainen has looked decent for a 21 yo.
- mykokes

If people were disappointed in Kadri

"WOW. I didn't realize there was such a huge difference in age between the 2. That's crazy. "

- nobody ever
- weirdoh

I never said it was a huge amount. I was just answering your question.

how many good players have come out of the swiss league?
- matt1337

Drafted? None!

How many good Swiss players are there in the leagues history? 4ish!

How many players have ever done what Matthews has done plus the records he broke before leaving? None! Woo!

how many good players have come out of the swiss league?
- matt1337

Glen Metropolit

- MCharisma91

What the (frank) have you done?

Plus isn't Laine dominating that league the same way Barkov was?
- mykokes

Not even close.

Now we know who specifically to blame.

I know you don't mean that, but I'll take it away.
- Steven_Seagull

Away?

Or anyways?

It was from the heart

It's that stupid underscore, it's a magnet for conspiracy theories.
- mykokes

I_see....

I never said it was a huge amount. I was just answering your question.
- Steven_Seagull

That was a continuation of me hating the Brow.

Away?

Or anyways?

It was from the heart
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Yes, I meant anyways.



I'm sorry.

Not even close.
- AdamFrench

Puljujarvi reminds me a lot of Hossa. If the Leafs miss out on Matthews I truly hope they get the chance to take Puljujarvi over Laine.

Not even close.
- AdamFrench

Laine 57 Gp 25G 18A 43P
Barkov 58 Gp 21G 32A 53P

It's pretty close if you ask me.

"WOW. I didn't realize there was such a huge difference in age between the 2. That's crazy. "

- nobody ever
- weirdoh

Hey- it means a lot to developing players.


In any case, I don't doubt that Matthews is a fantastic player- probably would have gone 2nd OA last draft had he been eligible... just have an uneasy feeling. No real rationale.

I_see....
- Steven_Seagull

Ohhhhh....FCN! How the (frank) are you.

Ohhhhh....FCN! How the (frank) are you.
- mykokes

Pretty good, b'y....



I mean....this is not the nipple you're looking for.

Hey- it means a lot to developing players.


In any case, I don't doubt that Matthews is a fantastic player- probably would have gone 2nd OA last draft had he been eligible... just have an uneasy feeling. No real rationale.
- Feeling Glucky?

So basically you're trying to tell yourself that when the Leafs lose the lottery and don't get the 1st pick, that they get the better pick. Shut your face.

Laine 57 Gp 25G 18A 43P
Barkov 58 Gp 21G 32A 53P

It's pretty close if you ask me.
- mykokes

Glad you added the playoffs that Barkov only got 5 assists in 5 games while having a separated shoulder since the month before that forced him to miss the U18's. Highlights what a monster he truly is

Barkov is such a badass that he is not only the highest scoring (goals and points) and PPG player of people U18 in the SM-liiga of all time...he's also 16th.