Confirmed with Link: Raphael Bussieres signed to Entry Level Contract

[IHaveNoCreativity]

Bussieres - Haula - Graovac

Aaand there's your 3rd line.

That's a nice line.

 

[Minnesota]

From what I've seen and heard, he actually has quite a mean streak in him. Which is good.

I like the spirit he showed during the QMJHL playoffs, but I know his biggest criticism was physicality and consistency. I'm excited to hear how he plays in Iowa (still feels weird not saying Houston).

 

[Puhis]

I'm not as concerned with physical play as I am with good two-way players. Seen too many guys who are one or the other on the third line for my tastes.

Yep, contrary to popular belief, physicality and two-way play don't necessarily go hand in hand.

As much of a project pick as he might be, I like the combination of scoring ability, hustle and physical play that he's got. Let's hope he turns into a Clutterbuck with a better shot rather than a Gillies.

Also, I'm really hoping that Bulmer's injuries are not recurring ones, because he might still develop into a good bottom-sixer.

 

[Minnesota]

I know the ship has sailed, but...

Bussieres - Larsson - Graovac

 

[MK9]

From what I've heard, Bussieres isn't very physical... Neither is Haula.

Everything I've heard says that's a false notion. He's got a real mean streak to him. Like Burrows, without the dirty stupid crap that comes along with him.

 

[J22*]

I know the ship has sailed, but...

Bussieres - Larsson - Graovac

Pretty bold to assume that Bussieres and Graovac can become first liners.

 

[Generic User]

I know the ship has sailed, but...

Bussieres - Larsson - Graovac

Why you hef to be like that?

 

[Minnesota]

Why you hef to be like that?

 

[rynryn]

if nothing else he's a younger Veillieux. guy with some swagger.

 

[MNWILDFAN001]

Looks like he already knows Dumba

Look forward to seeing what this kid can do.

 

[Northland Wild Man]

Cool.

 

[TaLoN]

Fletcher and Flahr like drafting those guys who can blur the grey area between the 2nd and 3rd lines.

When you're getting killed in a series because of the 3rd line of the opposition doing most of the scoring... you'd want guys who can blur those lines too. Good teams have the ability to pot goals from the lower lines.

 

[Granlund 64]

IF Bulmer can get his act together, a line of Bussieres - Graovac - Bulmer would be intriguing... and large.

 

[Zaktar]

I'm excited! I like him quite a bit so I'm glad he's got a contract now. It'd be neat to see him in a preseason game in the fall.

 

[ford0016]

Looks like he already knows Dumba

Look forward to seeing what this kid can do.

I'm excited as well!

Also, love that on ice camera

 

[PensBandwagonerNo272*]

Watching him play in the Q this year, he's decent. Good hustle. I don't think he has the skill to produce much offensive at the pro level but he'll probably be a decent 3rd/4th line kind of guy. Could end up an AHL'er.