aragorn
Do The Right Thing
- Aug 8, 2004
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He doesn't need 2 yrs in Belleville IMO, he needs a winger like Brendan Lemieux & Ottawa has one in Tkachuk to go into the dirty areas & corners & dig pucks out for him. Brown doesn't have that tenacity we want, but Tklachuk does & if you play him with the right wingers that will complement what he lacks he can be an effective difference maker. Brown needs a player like Tkachuk or Formenton to a lesser degree on the left side & a goal scorer on the right side like Stone or Batherson IMO & he can get them the puck.It's not just Brown's injuries that have lowered his stock, it's his lack of effort level.
I remember how much his work ethic improved from the first half to the second half of his draft year. Kid was dominant in the latter half of the year when he started moving his feet and engaging consistently. Was a big reason why I had him so high on my list. Looked like a huge #1 center in the making.
After he was drafted he started slacking again and his play stagnated as a result. If he gets it through his head that he won't be successful unless he gives 100%, he could become a star. I'd give him 1-2YRs in Belleville to figure that out.