Already starting off the wrong foot by saying he is number one recruit in the West… Ever heard of Nick Leddy, taken 16th overall by the Minnesota Wild… come on dude! They are both good D and who knows they could even be flipped flopped but you do not even have Leddy as number 2 or 3. I will be curious where you put Zach Buddish… Do you actually get out and watch these kids or what? If so, not sure what you are watching!

I know I’m biased, but I’m willing to stick my neck out and say that Olsen makes a bigger impact at UMD this season than Leddy does at Minnesota.

(In defense of Leddy, this is out of necessity as well as skill level.)

I’d also guess that Olsen is in the NHL before Leddy is, but that’s subject to so many variables that it’s almost ridiculous of me to bring it up at this point. :)

If we’re talking impact as freshmen, no way should Leddy be #1. Freshmen straight out of high school with no junior experience struggle, it’s just the way it is.

Ironflexgym you’re idiot, What’s makes Leddy #1?? because he was drafted high because he’s a gopher…. Being draft high and by the Wild doesn’t mean the best recuit, look at AJ Thelen,,,,,,,Word to gopher nation, we don’t get the best recuits all the time. Mr Olsen will make an impact to the team, more than Leddy. Lee will probably be the biggest impact because we all know what goalies can do to improve a team….

I think he made a valid argument for Olsen at #1. The main reason being his team will count on him much more early than some of the other names being thrown around. On the other hand, the early demands on Olsen could hurt too. He doesn’t seem to have other defensive players on UMD with similar abilities to take some of the pressure off. It is nice for a first year guy to be able to ease his way in and not be expected to try to do too much early on. Olsen apparently won’t have that luxury and if he struggles, it might hurt his confidence.