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Originally Posted by Oilbert
Ian White is a top 4 defenseman, one would hope a prospect from the 2nd round can become similar to that. But I understand the comparision is off because of the height differential. Maybe a Braydon Coburn or Tom Gilbert type player?
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Ian White is also not a top-4 defenceman. He is able to put up great offensive stats with PP time and against weak competition on the third pairing. He struggled in the top-4 role with Calgary and is now on San Jose's third pairing. White is what he is: an offensive specialist.
The reason the Ian White-TJ Brodie comparison is off has nothing to do with size difference and everything to do with style of play. Both are offensive defencemen but different styles. Brodie moves the puck well and is a great skater. I would say he might become more of a Brian Rafalski type player but comparables are difficult at this point.