Fozz
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monster_bertuzzi said:"But Pouliot plays on a defensive team"
You can laugh at that fact all you want but it still remains a fact.
monster_bertuzzi said:"But Pouliot plays on a defensive team"
Fozz said:You can laugh at that fact all you want but it still remains a fact.
Stiffler's Mom said:Offensively in goals per game they are equal, so Brule's individual stats stand out even more. At one time in January for a while Brule actually led the WHL in scoring. I don't think Pouliot was ever close in the OHL.
Again, Brule's accomplishments far surpass Pouliot's accomplishments so far. Brule 3rd in WHL scoring vs. Pouliot 33rd in OHL scoring.
Stiffler's Mom said:Look at the facts before you state your opinions.
Sudbury Wolves
Goals per game 2.96
Goals against per game 2.72
Vancouver Giants
Goals per game 2.94
Goals against per game 2.84
As you can see the two teams are very similar. So stating that "Pouliot is on a defensive team" is not accurate. Both teams are basically equivalent withing one-tenth of a goal per game defensively. Defensively that works out to 1.2 goals against difference for every 10 games played. Not much of a difference there I'm sorry to say. Offensively in goals per game they are equal, so Brule's individual stats stand out even more. At one time in January for a while Brule actually led the WHL in scoring. I don't think Pouliot was ever close in the OHL.
Again, Brule's accomplishments far surpass Pouliot's accomplishments so far. Brule 3rd in WHL scoring vs. Pouliot 33rd in OHL scoring.
iamcaper said:There's no questioning Brule's accomplishments or skills but does his size not concern anybody here? While the new CBA may breath new life into the existence of the smaller skaters, if the actual game doesn't change from what it's been, would Brule's size not be on the minds of GM's thus possibly causing him to fall behind Ryan, Pouliot, and maybe Kopitar? Especially seeing as a lot of people see the talent level from 2 to 6 being pretty close
Enquiring minds want to know...
Balej's Dance said:I dont think Brule is as safe as some make it seem. He has just as much risk as Ryan or Kopitar. His slight frame, small stature, and type of game just doesn't bode well with pro style game. Now if the game is opened up like they're saying, then he may not be as risky.I've said this many times but noone has really answered me, what is the difference between Gilbert Brule and Jamie Lundmark? Since Lundmark has been a dissappointment for the NYR, could you convince me Brule is not the next JL II? Same style of game, offensive whiz with jam...same build...same league...supposedly captain material based on Jr. efforts. However, JL was not able to carry his physical game, tenacity, and style that he put forth on the junior level. As of right now, he hasn't shown us the goods to warrant number 9 selection. What is gonna allow Brule to flourish and prove worthy of a high dp?
iamcaper said:There's no questioning Brule's accomplishments or skills but does his size not concern anybody here? While the new CBA may breath new life into the existence of the smaller skaters, if the actual game doesn't change from what it's been, would Brule's size not be on the minds of GM's thus possibly causing him to fall behind Ryan, Pouliot, and maybe Kopitar? Especially seeing as a lot of people see the talent level from 2 to 6 being pretty close
Enquiring minds want to know...
Rabid Ranger said:I'll put it this way: Brule does not possess more skill (or potential) than Ryan, Kopitar, or Pouliot. He's a very good player with a good skill-set, but is also quite a bot smaller than those three and plays a style that is injury prone, especially in the pros. You do the math. I wouldn't be surprised if he's a top five pick, but I wouldn't be surprised if he fell out of the top five either.
Captain Conservative said:Heres my argument for Brule against each of those players, based on the premise that he is as skilled, but smaller than each of the players you mentioned.
Against Ryan-He is a much better skater now than Ryan will ever be. He has as good a shot now as Ryan will ever have. He doesn't have personal issues like Ryan does.
Against Kopitar-Hes from Canada. He has been playing the NHL style of game for years. emm...thats it
Against Pouliot-He relishes playing in traffic, mucking it up in the corners. He has been on the radar of NHL scouts for several years. Consistent 100% effort, unlike Pouliot.
Don't get me wrong, I think any of these four have a chance of going 3rd overall, but arguements can be made for Brule, make no mistake. Just because he is smaller than the average NHL forward doesn't mean he will be injury prone just because he plays a physical style.
Rabid Ranger said:I never said that a case couldn't be made for Brule, just that there are some inherant strikes against him. Like it or not, he's a smallish guy that likely won't get much bigger. If he continues to play his headlong style, he's bound to get hurt at the NHL level.
Captain Conservative said:Against Ryan-He is a much better skater now than Ryan will ever be. He has as good a shot now as Ryan will ever have. He doesn't have personal issues like Ryan does.
Against Kopitar-Hes from Canada. He has been playing the NHL style of game for years. emm...thats it
Against Pouliot-He relishes playing in traffic, mucking it up in the corners. He has been on the radar of NHL scouts for several years. Consistent 100% effort, unlike Pouliot.