The Draft Board: Brayden Schenn
by PPP on Jun 8, 2009 3:45 PM EDT
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PrintIn preparation for the NHL Draft, we're going to run down the top 15 players as ranked by the ISS and have our users vote for how good they think each player will become to help us prepare our draft board. Chemmy's actually working (in the real world not here) so I'm back the ISS #6, Brayden Schenn.
Today's topic is an important one: just how good do we think that Brayden Schenn will become? It's tough to avoid projecting his older brother's qualities onto him. You might have heard of him. We've mentioned him once or twice. Our Luke and Saviour is just 23 months older than Brayden. Pat Quinn and Brian Burke have both mentioned that he believe in the value of bloodlines. Just look at the Stastnys and Sutters (not as management). If the parents did a good job with the first kid then odds are that the second one will turn out at least as good. In terms of character, I think it's safe to say that Luke Schenn has shown everything that a fan could hope to see from a future leader so more of the same would be a safe bet. But what about Brayden on the ice?
It's not hard to find glowing reviews of the Brandon Wheat King. Playing for a team that has developed a number of NHLers including Dustin Byguglien and Ron Hextall he has been their top scorer in both seasons, improving on his points total in each season:
| GP | G | A | PTS | PIM | |
| Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) |
136 |
60 |
99 |
159 |
130 |
NHL Director of Central Scouting, E.J. McGuire has a ridiculously great sounding description of the possible future Leaf (warning, the following will increase salivation):
"Brayden is of the power-forward ilk. He has learned a little about the NHL from his older brother Luke Schenn and he knows how to go to the net. He is a threat to score at all times on the ice and dishes the puck very effectively to his linemates in getting the amount of assists that he does. He takes the puck to the net with the kind of authority that a Jonathan Cheechoo does, yet has puck dishing capacities that maybe a Joe Thornton does. Both are tough players, both are tough to move out in front of the net and Brayden fits that ilk perfectly."
Wow, cross an NHL MVP with a former Rocket Richard Trophy winner and you get Brayden Schenn I guess. Hockey's Future notes that he's expected to stay with Brandon next season as they are hosting the Memorial Cup. So what does this Schenn character look like on the ice? I'm glad you asked:
Obviously, not having seen Schenn play much makes it difficult to gauge his potential. As I noted, the importance of bloodlines cannot be discounted. Then again, Gretzky's brothers did jack squat. That point per game stat looks really good when you consider that the Dub is much more tight checking than either the O or the Q.
So PPPers, what say you? Where is Brayden Schenn's ceiling as an NHLer? Vote and defend yourself from the slings and arrows of outrage.
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by PPP on Jun 8, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
PS
I can’t believe Fletcher thought Hollweg > 5th round pick
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jun 8, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
dear God
I’ll do you one better… ‘Draft Smaft’ thought Mayers > 3rd rounder in a deep draft
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by Baseball North on Jun 8, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you know how much more alcohol it will take to erase that memory?
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jun 8, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions
actually less for me
since I’m in the states but I feel sorry for anyone in the GTA that has to purchase alcohol at the LCBO/Beer Store… gawd damn that’s a crime
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by Baseball North on Jun 8, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
but
you get airmiles at the LCBO!
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by Karina on Jun 8, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
so within 8 or 9 years an airmiles collector would be able to have enough to fly to… Ottawa?!?!?!
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by Baseball North on Jun 8, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
no…my sweet airmiles might get me a free subway pass
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jun 8, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
you can at least see the logic behind the Mayers move but that Hollweg one never made any sense at all.
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by PPP on Jun 8, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
the leafs need atleast one total joke at all times, now with McCabe gone…
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 8, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
man, I gotta burn that jersey
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jun 8, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
but
the fact that someone like Mayers could have been had in free agency is what really stings. He’s not some super grinder, he’s as good as the next guy
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by Baseball North on Jun 8, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
There were other options. GAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
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by PPP on Jun 8, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
at least Brad May was free…..
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 8, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Pfffft like you wouldn’t hang out with me if you lived near me.
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Oh, I would.
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by PPP on Jun 8, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
sure I’d hang out, but i wouldnt live near
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 8, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
wide berth policy in effect?
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jun 8, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
nah, i just dont want to live in amuricuh
now if he lived near me
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 8, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
my mind, she is blown
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 8, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s a great player that I didn’t get to see much of him play since the Chiefs are Western division.
I am worried by his tan and weird hair color.
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by Wrap Around Curl on Jun 8, 2009 4:07 PM EDT reply actions
the tan I find rather curious since he’s a Saskatchewan boy and plays in Manitoba……
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by Karina on Jun 8, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Luke Shines so bright he gets it from just being around his brother
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 8, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like
he lost a lot of fights to his bigger brother. Big scrappy boy who’s not afraid to go to the net.
Been a while since we had one of those.
Also, since this was basically his highlight reel you don’t get a real sense of how he plays through a game.
I will say he seems to have soft hands and hard checks.
I love the fact that he doesn’t try to deke on a breakaway or a shoot out, he just picks his spot and wrists one.
More than happy to have him on the Leafs, voted potential first line
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jun 8, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, little flash to the game, but he looks like he likes to hit and knows where to put the puck
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 8, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Almost reminds you of the Arrogant Worms song “Jesus’ brother Bob”
Doesn’t quite live up to the bloodlines? We will have to wait and see
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jun 8, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
It fits!
If only he’d been born just a little sooner he’d me more than the brother of God Jr.
(considering Wendel is God and Schenn is God Jr.)
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I am worried by his tan and weird hair color.
Me too, Wrap. Braydon’s colour is rather oompa loompa-ish
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C'mon
Big difference!!
Braydon is at least 3’ taller than those dudes.
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jun 8, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
There is another pic of him and his hair looks like a purple/black. And I am like, leave the weird hair colors to me.
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by Wrap Around Curl on Jun 8, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
that just means he likes experimentation
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 8, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope he’s not emo-Schenn
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jun 8, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d be emo if I had to live up to Luke too
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 8, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
i dunno
not sold on him yet. Can’t put my finger on why though…
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by blurr1974 on Jun 8, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions
It’s ok, I am the same way.
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by Wrap Around Curl on Jun 8, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
Is it worth trading up 1-2 spots to get him? Unlikely, as I assume we would have to give up a lot to move
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jun 8, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
that’s probably more succinct. Not sure he’s top 5…
he’s good, but I can easily see him falling down to us if we stay pat at 7
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by blurr1974 on Jun 8, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly
If we get him at 7th, great. If not, we didn’t shoot ourselves in the foot to get him.
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jun 8, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he’s worth it, i have one of those feelings about him
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 8, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I do, however, reserve judgment on what we should do in the draft until after I see some more of Cowan and Kadri
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jun 8, 2009 4:24 PM EDT reply actions
Spell Cowen's name right or I will beat you...
Thanks babes.
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by Wrap Around Curl on Jun 8, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I apologize for making such a grave error.
On the other hand, perhaps I would enjoy the beating
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jun 8, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
BCWW
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by Wrap Around Curl on Jun 8, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I was a middle child, I like any kind of attention…
Actually explains a lot, doesn’t it?
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jun 8, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
How about this plan
Instead of trading up, we instead keep our #7 pick, and try for one (or all!) of these. C’mon Burke, make it happen. I’m willing to miss the playoffs another year…..
I like the rumour jrwendelman posted about us trading Kabby to the Kings for their 1st rounder. I forget if there was something else included in that deal. Not our 7th, I’m sure of that.
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by Karina on Jun 8, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Would love Kaberle + something small for #5 or 6
Would also like to trade Grabby for Harding if the Monster doesn’t sign with us.
I hope against hope
I wouldn’t mind trading a Kubina and a later draft pick to get a higher pick, but the price to get into the top 5 is probably prohibitive.
Mayhaps Burke as a little draft day magic yet.
Going to be awesome being there.
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jun 8, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
‘as’ = ‘has’
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jun 8, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I can take some pictures to show you just how much awesomeness you missed out on, if you would like.
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jun 8, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions
From that video and the reviews, I see a slightly smaller Ryan Getzlaf. Only, due to his brother, without Getzlaf’s douchebagginess.
Wings fan by birth. Leafs fan by empathetic association.
Getzlaf is a throwback to the 70’s Broad Street bully kind of player.
He has some amazing skills.
Does look like the kind of guy who picked on everyone in highschool and knew how to turn the screws on them.
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jun 8, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm with Wrap
I’m worried about Braydon’s tan …
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I’m just gonna pretend he went to the bahamas or something after the season
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 8, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey Jared
If in MTL I buy you a Cement Mixer(drink) Will you drink it?
First, you have to promise not to google it before you answer.
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jun 8, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
ive had one before, and the answer is still yes
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 8, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I am now in the Jared From London fan club
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jun 8, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
anything with bailies is a ok with me
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 8, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
… he said after buying the girl a bailies
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jun 8, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Not a big drinker myself, but I come from a long line of alcoholics.
Most I ever drank was at my Bachelor party…. from what I can remember
7 beer
3 shots of some sort of alcohol peachy drink
2 shots of that fireball stuff
2 B52’s
a 2 ounce shot of Tequilla(sp)
2 shots of something with mint in it
and about 4 random shots…a bit fuzzy on it from there.
Obviously they were trying to get me to puke, but I walked out and woke up with just a bad case of dehydration/headache the next day.
Got home at 6AM, very fun
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jun 8, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions
that sounds like a camping warm up
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 8, 2009 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I only drank like that because it was getting purchased for me.
I don’t think I can afford to drink like that on a regular basis.
‘Get hammered or pay the mortgage… hmm’
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jun 8, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I wonder, if Brayden wasn’t Luke Schenn’s brother, would he be this hyped?
Also, I’m praying Brayden Schenn doesn’t read my postings, since in some angles, he reminds me of Amanda Bynes. I think I’m going to get hurt real badly very soon.
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Leading scorer on a good club his first two years in the Dub, two gold medals with Canada’s U18? I think that he would be regardless of his older brother.
I’ll make sure to print your doubts out for him if he gets drafted.
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by PPP on Jun 8, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ll make sure to print your doubts out for him if he gets drafted.
I don’t expect anything less. I surely can’t be the only one who thinks Brayden Schenn has the makings of a great second liner, right? And that isn’t a bad thing at all, nor am I not a fan – just feel the upside of other players are higher.
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i can see where your coming from, it is harder to predict how a player of Schenn the younger will turn out when he jumps up to playing with men since his game is muscling for position and using his body presence to get results instead of a player like tavares or duchene who uses pure skill
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 8, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty much exactly what my concerns are, which you verbalized in a much better way than I probably could have without resorting to “Uh, I don’t think he’s top 3. ’Cause.”
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as much as i want the Leafs to get a game breaker (tavares/Duchen) this team needs to get tougher and more physical. Schenn 2.0 would add scoring and the ability to punish bitches.
Also Cowen
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 8, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Luke made the jump…
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by PPP on Jun 8, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I dont thinke Brayden will have any issues in the NHL, he might not be an imediate NHL ready prospect like his brother, but once he is up, he’s gonna be a certifiable first liner
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 8, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm with ya
i voted 2nd liner.
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by blurr1974 on Jun 8, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
OMG! HE DOES!
On the far right from She’s the Man, Amanda dressed up as a dude;
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by Wrap Around Curl on Jun 8, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
no wonder he dyes his hair all crazy like….
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 8, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, that’s ruined Amanda Bynes.
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by PPP on Jun 8, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
the movie gave her a head start
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 8, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
here...this might help
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jun 8, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Bynes is very cute overall and her legs are vavoom, but I still can’t fully embrace her.
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yeah….there is something not right about her…but yeah, great stems!
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jun 8, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Thank You
I love her.
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by PPP on Jun 8, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
glad to help…
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jun 8, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
am i the only one who noticed
a wendel esk toe drag by little schenn watch at 1:56 schenn does now watch wendel at 2:00 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkz2Hz2VKKg&feature=channel_page
following tips from Wendel seems like the path to righteousness!
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jun 8, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Welcome
Thanks for joining.
Good eye. I like what you’re thinking.
Schenn Jr = Wendel. You read it here first!
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by PPP on Jun 8, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I like the kid, but I am apprehensive to place his brother’s qualities onto to him. Luke blazed the trial, making it easier for Brayden to follow (that’s how being a big brother works, I imagine sisters too). Brayden will be a solid first liner in this league by the time he hits his prime, but I don’t know if we can expect him to be the franchise player expect on a severely untalented team.
He seems like a guy that might crested at 80 points a season, which I think most teams would be foolish to pass up if he falls. I say Burke picks him at seven, but not in a trade up.
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jun 8, 2009 6:24 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah but like Burke says, if the parents raised one kid right then it’s not a stretch to think that the same qualities (great work ethic, competitive fire, modesty) will pass as well.
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by PPP on Jun 8, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
If Burke drafts him it wont be because of hype, he’ll draft him because he has the tools for the nhl
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 8, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
better picture
so everyone stops fixating on his weird tan:
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by Karina on Jun 8, 2009 6:29 PM EDT reply actions
DOES HURLEY BUY CLOTHING FOR THAT WHOLE FAMILY?
That needed caps. Sorry.
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by Wrap Around Curl on Jun 8, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
i like that they wear the same hats that i do, makes me feel special
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 8, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
better comparisons
from Hockeys Future:
A burly, physical, left-handed shooting forward, Schenn possesses traits reminiscent of a young Pat Verbeek or Brendan Shanahan.
Makes more sense than saying he’s a combo of Thornton and Cheechoo. I’ll take him please.
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by Karina on Jun 8, 2009 6:33 PM EDT reply actions
i want a legit power forward, the Leafs have nothing of the sort
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 8, 2009 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I do miss Gary Roberts. Even if Jr. doesn’t reach the ceiling of Shanahan but we get another Roberts-type player, I will be super happy.
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by Karina on Jun 8, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I still think his game (from the highlight real only) looks very Iginla like
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 8, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
haven’t watched it yet, gotta wait till I get home. Iginla comparisons might get me too excited though. I love me some Iggy.
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by Karina on Jun 8, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
heres the cliff notes, hits like a tank, goes hard to the net, shoots instead of deaks, always seems to be open in the slot or the side of the net, loves the corners
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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 8, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
hahah! I totally didn’t notice his name. my brain blocks out the stupid!
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jun 8, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I just watched the video and god damn
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duh
It opens with him kicking the ass of some punk that took liberties with a teammate and gets BETTER from there.
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I did zero percent of the work I planned to tonight.
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That last goal
he scored in the video, for team Canada…..
positively orgasmic.
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by Karina on Jun 8, 2009 10:48 PM EDT reply actions
Oooh!
Just watched the video, me likey! Looks like a potentially great player!
What will we call him if we draft him? Somehow referring to him as the brother of OLAS won’t do him justice.
Oh and I liked the music choice for the video, I like me a little classic Beasties!
Being a Leaf fan here requires one to be sufficiently lubricated!
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