Not sure why you're quoting me. Lemieux is more effective that Petan, and has outplayed him in most cases at a younger age. He brings a physical element that Petan doesn't either, was the only point.
I haven't seen him be more effective then Petan (granted I didn't watch much of either of them on the Moose).
Petan dominated the WHL and the WJHC. When played with top players (Wheeler) Petan has looked great.
I don't see Lemieux being able to do the same thing. (in that situation)
There not even close to the same type of player so comparing them is apples to oranges.
Neither is likely to ever be able to drive play but hopefully both of them develop into useful NHL players.
The main stain on Lemieux is his penchant and history of doing dumb stuff that can cost his team.
As he did in Finland.
I don't feel like he sat as long as he could have after that display.
Either way were not likely to stay so healthy that there won't be other times when we need forwards.
Maurice is likely to stick with Lemieux until Copp comes back.
Especially if Perreault is missing games.
I do agree that Appleton is currently is ahead of all of these guys (Lemieux, Petan, Shaw, Dano and anyone else on the Moose).