I think you're remembering correctlyDid Dorion say he was brought in for the Top 6?
I might be remembering wrong but I think he said that Burrows is a guy that play anywhere in the lineup and that he could play Top 6 if needed.
IMO Burrows has enough skill and drive + skating to be effective well into the 2nd year of his extension.
When the deal was done .... I penciled him in to the 4th Line... to the shegrin of some on the lineup thread. I never imagined top 6. I do not recall Dorion saying he was brought in to be a top 6 forward. I am surprised to see this. I still maintain I like the acquisition , but think we paid too much. In a small sample... we have no idea if he's playing banged up. He did have more energy the first couple of games.
I think he is still a good bottom 6er.
I'm surprised how weak he is on the puck. He's gotten shoved off quite a bit.
yes dorion said that burrows would play on the 1st line and/or that they thought they were getting a 1st line player
Another reason to wonder about Dorion then.
I'm not sure he said that at all. My recollection was that he said they picked up a character guy who could play up and down the line up.
In fairness, he WAS playing on our 'top line' before Stone got injured.
Another reason to wonder about Dorion then.
You'll be wondering about him until June when his team is still competing.
Not sure what burrows does here.
According to Dorion, was brought in to play in the top 6. As a top 6 forward he's definitely been disappointing.
yes dorion said that burrows would play on the 1st line and/or that they thought they were getting a 1st line player
Dorion never meant Burrows is a 1st line player. Just that he could slot in beside Turris and Stone. He COULD... and when you look at what Stone has done with Smith and Pageau... I don't see the problem with Burrows playing with those guys on the "top line".
Dorion never meant Burrows is a 1st line player. Just that he could slot in beside Turris and Stone. He COULD... and when you look at what Stone has done with Smith and Pageau... I don't see the problem with Burrows playing with those guys on the "top line".
How about that Cody Ceci in OT?
Great performance.
How about that Cody Ceci in OT?
Great performance.
How would you two like to settle this... Duel? Thumb Wrestling?
It's funny reading this board sometimes. Like if Burrows didn't play 822 NHL games before coming to Ottawa