Large_Farva said:
If Staal was there it's a different story though.
Heh, I guess you're also missing the point that Bourdon was an all tournament defenseman too?
Woulda, coulda, shoulda, but, should, and, if.
Don't make assumptions. Bourdon was one of the better defensemen in the Q this year, and I'll even say OHL this year, but his team was one of the worst teams in the OHL. People who have seen them both play know Bourdon is just as good as Staal, but owns more offensive upside. Nothing against Staal here at all, but I feel this way. One knock on Staal was his upside he's most likely a #3, or #4 at the NHL level, but Bourdon has potential to be be a #1 defenseman, while being a safe pick to be a second pairing type guy.
Although that is your honest opinion Large_Farva(even though I don't agree on them) even if you want to make assumptions. Bourdon is more physical, better hitter, and owns better offensive upside, and more potential.
Although BOTH will be great players in the NHL for a long, long, long time.
Edit-This guy is known to bash The Canuck's, as you can tell by his post history.