WTFetus
Marlov
I had Couture in my sig before Hertl. It's Couture in the helmet. He was a "prove you were worth the pick" prospect for most when he was called up. No where near the hype and hope for Meier we see today.
That's not to say he didn't have his supporters, but you know how this board is.
I think you might be mixing the years up. Before he was drafted there was definitely some vitriol, but it simmered down a little during the following London year.
Fast-forward to the 09-10 season, I recall a ton of hype (probably more than Meier) before he was called up. A lot of us didn't think he had to "prove" anything since he was absolutely spectacular in Worcester. Watching him, you'd know he'd be a #2C at worst.
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