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I was wondering i could get some insights on his abilities, is this kid really good enough to be drafted 33rd, or was he drafted higher due to his Papi
monster_bertuzzi said:He's 5'7'' and will likely never be an NHL regular. Just leave it at that.
Freaky Habs Fan said:Martin St-Louis, Saku Koivu, Derek Roy and many others are in the NHL and are damn small...not a good point dude
JohnGalt said:He's super confident. He told Ted (Caps owner) when they drafted him that he will make him sorry he didn't pick him 1st overall. :lol
Wouldn't that be somethin?
I wouldn't bet against the kid.
JohnGalt said:If determination has anything to do with it the kid will be a star.
When he was drafted most Cap fans screamed, "We wasted an early 2nd rounder!"
Today, most Caps fans can't wait to see what happens with Chris Borque. He seems to have everything you'd look for in a hockey player except height. From all accounts he was very impressive in camp this summer.
I personally am happy as can be with the pick. It's a gamble but if the kid pans out you have a potential star along with Ray Bourque hanging around the locker room.
Captain Conservative said:I'll vouch for this story. I was sick at heart for a week after the draft because of the bourque pick. I had desperately wanted this pick to be used on Fransson at the time of the draft. A little while later I had the chance to see the caps prospect camp and Bourque impressed the hell out of me. He really reminds me a lot of St.Louis. I doubt he make the same impact, but he plays the same style.
EroCaps said:I can't say I'm surprised those outside the Washington area jump the gun and call this a blown pick. They're just spewing out mediocre sightless media garbage, which should be expected.
Bourque was the most impressive player at the Caps' rookie camp, which included probably the most talented assortment of prospects in the league.
Captain Conservative said:Ehhh....Yeah, but the caps deadly trifecta of Semin, Ovechkin and Fehr weren't at the camp. Its impressive, but without those three, I wouldn't say we have the most talented assortment of prospects in the league. I know its just three prospects, but thats arguably the best prospect in the world, a top-10 prospect and a top 30 prospect. Three bluechippers to say the least.
monster_bertuzzi said:Dude's like Martin St.Louis and Theo Fleury who make the NHL at their height's are usually out-of-this world skilled, and great skaters. Now to be fair, I've never seen Bourque play live but I'm damn sure he's not as talented as fellow 5'7 players like St.Louis and Gionta.
Actually sounds like a good combination of confidence, sense of humor, and SARCASM.monster_bertuzzi said:
Un-necessary cockiness, not useful confidence.
monster_bertuzzi said:Dude's like Martin St.Louis and Theo Fleury who make the NHL at their height's are usually out-of-this world skilled, and great skaters. Now to be fair, I've never seen Bourque play live but I'm damn sure he's not as talented as fellow 5'7 players like St.Louis and Gionta.
monster_bertuzzi said:Dude's like Martin St.Louis and Theo Fleury who make the NHL at their height's are usually out-of-this world skilled, and great skaters. Now to be fair, I've never seen Bourque play live but I'm damn sure he's not as talented as fellow 5'7 players like St.Louis and Gionta.