PeterTheGreat
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Matt Duchene
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I think he will. He`s got an NHL body with NHL speed and smarts. He`s a sure bet IMO to play next year.
R S
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Haha, thats hilarious. Have u ever watched an interview with this kid or anything? i've been following him the last half of the junior season, and this kid is very down to earth and a team player.
As for the question of him making the team...i had my doubts originally... but, if he does end up in Denver i really like his chances. The team is so so so brutal that i think his speed and skill could make an immediate impact. with that being said i think lots of it depends on how he plays in camp. if he shows up and shows he can play, i think he sticks. sure, id love to see him in the NHL next year....but if he goes to junior next year and dominates, plus makes team canada...i really have no complaints about that.
ktownhockey
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Lombardi? Why because he's fast ? that would be where I draw the line on the comparisons with Duchene. Shremp? not even close if you watch this kid play you can see he has top end skating ability that allows him to get to areas of open ice which opens the game up quite considerably for his team. I know Robbie Shremp personally and he's a great guy but he does have a chip on his shoulder. Sometimes thats a good thing. Duchene is nothing like Robbie. I've met them both and they don't seem similar at all.
Rangers08wedabest
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Here is a link to the Sny rangers blog where they talk about Duchene...
http://www.snyrangersblog.com/2009/05/28/buzz-duchene-looked-at-as-top-forward/
With the reports of Tavares being a one-dimensional goal scorer who is not very strong defensively, it looks like Duchene will get billing as the most complete forward in the draft.
http://www.snyrangersblog.com/2009/05/28/buzz-duchene-looked-at-as-top-forward/
With the reports of Tavares being a one-dimensional goal scorer who is not very strong defensively, it looks like Duchene will get billing as the most complete forward in the draft.
Joey Moss
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I see a better Mathew Lombardi in this guy because of his blistering speed, quick release, they are almost the same size and game style...
I also see a bit of potential Robbie Schremp in the guy because of his over excessive celebrations and what not.
CertifiedPublicGuin
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I guess there's a lot of Robbie Shremp in Alex Ovechkin, too. Damn shame, Ovy had potential.
I think he'll definately get the nine-game tryout, with a strong possibility of sticking.
If he does stick, I think he'll get about 15/20.
Hopefully, though, he's sent back to junior for a year ala Hodgson and have a similar year as he did.
If he does stick, I think he'll get about 15/20.
Hopefully, though, he's sent back to junior for a year ala Hodgson and have a similar year as he did.
I've been watching this guy live at the Powerade Centre for the past two seasons. How does he celebrate excessively?
Tyler Myers
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lol really?
i personally think this guy turning into a richards/stamkos type of forwards... hes probably one of more complete forwards of this draft
Falcons93
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This is one of the 10 worst posts I have ever read. I don't really think I need to justify why.
It's not worth rushing him. He'll be drafted by Colorado - they have no need to have him in the lineup next year. Hopefully he gets more time in Jr. and makes a big impact at the WJC as well.
Starrlinx
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I think the perfect situation if the Avs draft him (as expected) is if Sakic comes back for one last season and Duchene can spend one more year in juniors.
Lol @ the Lombardi/Schremp comparisons.
Lol @ the Lombardi/Schremp comparisons.
Hands down, the best thing about this site, is when some one sees a small scouting report on a prospect and then makes the biggest assumptions and guesses about a player, then shares it here, just to let everyone know that he/she knows absolutely nothing about that prospect.
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Ismellofhockey
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This whole Tavares-duchene drama reminds me of the 2001 draft when Spezza was billed as a top 2 pick all along but some people were arguing that Weiss was more complete and the next Yzerman and that he could very well be better than the one-dimensional Spezza...
You can teach defence, and I don't think Tavares will be harder to coach than Spezza.
You can teach defence, and I don't think Tavares will be harder to coach than Spezza.
PeteWorrell
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I remember a game against the Coyotes where the net was empty and he managed to hit the crossbar from the offensive zone.
I hate this logic.
"Weiss was called complete and he was a disappointment... so Duchene must be too."
What about Eric Staal, also drafted at third overall who was praised for his two way game and good speed?
Ismellofhockey
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I think it was accepted that Staal's talent level was at least on the same level as Horton's, but you mis-interpreted my post.
The aspect I was focusing on is the talent difference between Tavares and Duchene. From all accounts, Tavares is a superior offensive talent but people are claiming Duchene is a better prospect based on his two-way play. I was simply stating that I'd rather go with the elite offensive talent rather than the two-way player.
And I don't claim to know that Duchene will bust, simply that since I'm told he has a lower ceiling, I'd go with Tavares.
The aspect I was focusing on is the talent difference between Tavares and Duchene. From all accounts, Tavares is a superior offensive talent but people are claiming Duchene is a better prospect based on his two-way play. I was simply stating that I'd rather go with the elite offensive talent rather than the two-way player.
And I don't claim to know that Duchene will bust, simply that since I'm told he has a lower ceiling, I'd go with Tavares.
Right now Duchene is the most complete forward in the top 10. He really doesn't lack in any department.
I think he may make it out of camp but something tells me he'll get the 9 game tryout. Send him back to junior to be the leader. It's tough to be the leader with Hodgson on your team and get a chance at the WJC. But its the new NHL so anything can happen.
I don't see him putting up points right away. He'll e the second or third line player to start and work up from there.
I think he may make it out of camp but something tells me he'll get the 9 game tryout. Send him back to junior to be the leader. It's tough to be the leader with Hodgson on your team and get a chance at the WJC. But its the new NHL so anything can happen.
I don't see him putting up points right away. He'll e the second or third line player to start and work up from there.
