Patrice Bergeron vs Jason King

[LaLaLaprise]

Well blame me because i was the first one to mention Ryder.

The original poster seemed more interested in comparing the rookie scoring leaders than he did in simply comparing Bergeron and King. So since i perceived this thread as more of a "Calder" type thread, i thought i would bring up Ryder.

True, im not upset or anything. I just get annoyed by homer fans who always boast about their rookies. Not saying you particularly are a homer.

 

[Team_Spirit]

thecooker has already made a funny an approriate intervention

I think you need to read the topic title again Mr.Homer

Anyways

 

[SopelFan*]

The fact that King was taken 212 overall I believe, and had played one year of pro hockey, (eventhough he wasn't expected to make the Moose) and then somehow make the Canucks, when he wasn't expected to again, is enough for me.

 

[Psycho Papa Joe]

True, im not upset or anything. I just get annoyed by homer fans who always boast about their rookies. Not saying you particularly are a homer.

Interesting. Some Hab fans mention Ryder and get ripped. I mention Zherdev and nary a peep.

 

[LaLaLaprise]

The fact that King was taken 212 overall I believe, and had played one year of pro hockey, (eventhough he wasn't expected to make the Moose) and then somehow make the Canucks, when he wasn't expected to again, is enough for me.

Well if they were asking you who was the bigger steal than you could bring up that point.

That is like saying id rather have Pavol Demitra over Todd Bertuzzi because Bert was a 1st rd pick and Demitra was a 9th.

 

[V for Voodoo]

Well if they were asking you who was the bigger steal than you could bring up that point.

Ryder was taken 216th (to King's 212) and spent time in the ECHL two straight years before his ascent to the NHL. So i guess Sopelfan will like him more than King as well

 

[LaLaLaprise]

Interesting. Some Hab fans mention Ryder and get ripped. I mention Zherdev and nary a peep.

We like to pick on Les habitan fans

And plus Zherdev most likely does have a chance to be one of the best 18 year olds in the NHL considering he was such a high and hyped pick. So it didnt make you as much of a homer.

 

[big_steve]

I'd have to choose Patrice Bergeron simply because he's younger. Also, it's really great to see discussions about to rookie Newfoundlers, Ryder and King. That made my day. Since I'm in Labrador, I'll say who the best Newfie hockey player is also and that title belongs Jason King.

 

[LaLaLaprise]

Ryder was taken 216th (to King's 212) and spent time in the ECHL two straight years before his ascent to the NHL. So i guess Sopelfan will like him more than King as well

Why did you quote me?

 

[V for Voodoo]

Why did you quote me?

I was agreeing with you on the premise that being a bigger 'steal' means nothing when comparing these players.

 

[LaLaLaprise]

I was agreeing with you on the premise that being a bigger 'steal' means nothing when comparing these players.

Oh ok sorry. I thought you meant something else

 

[SopelFan*]

Oh ok sorry. I thought you meant something else

He loves you.

 

[TMHUNH]

The fact that King was taken 212 overall I believe, and had played one year of pro hockey, (eventhough he wasn't expected to make the Moose) and then somehow make the Canucks, when he wasn't expected to again, is enough for me.

Well as long as you bring that up...

Bergeron was only in the Q for one year, and was definitely not expected to make the Bruins, so its not like King is one up on him in the unexpected category.

Patrice is 2 years removed from playing AAA, meanwhile King played in the Q for 3 full years and then spent a year in the AHL.

So well King has spent only one year playing pro hockey, Bergeron has spent only one year playing major junior!

Although the later draft choice I can't argue with

 

[Vlad The Impaler]

Read Patty Roy post twice and tell my why my post isn't ''good'' .

It was very good. At showing you are obnoxious and have reading comprehension problems.

As for this thread, I would choose Bergeron but I really like King as well.

 

[ShyCheetah]

Well as a Canuck Fan I'd take King for several reasons.

1)We already have King and don't have Bergeron.

2)King fills a need where as a playmaking Begeron would be redundant on our team behind Morisson and Sedin which would probably see him in the minors for the next five years.

3)The Canucks have drafted a gillion centres the past 4 drafts and have many options at that position coming up.

4)All things being equal I think a goal scorer is more valuable than a set up guy.

The fact that King is 22 shouldn't be a hinderance because he's more likely to be closer to a finished product where as a younger kid may encounter more ups and downs over the course of 82 games, and besides 22 isn't exactly old.

With all that said, it's very early in the game to declare which horse is the one that's gonna take it home. I'd say that both guys have inflated numbers considering King is the benifitiary of some amazing plays by the twins and Bergeron has Samsonov on his left side. I figure I'd have 16 points passing to that guy. Shy.

 

[MeisterBruinmaker]

It was very good. At showing you are obnoxious and have reading comprehension problems.

Between the avatar and the post, keep it coming bro.