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Originally Posted by Dr. Doom

Funny, all of the early comparisons to a poor man's Toews, Stoll, Bolland, etc. But TJ Oshie specifically mentioned in this article is probably the closest comparison (one can only hope - the type you build winners around)...

Oshie, Center (Born 1986, Mt. Vernon, WA , 5.11 / 194 LBS)

129 GP Between 3 Seasons @ UND (05/06 - 07/08)
142 Points (59 Goals, 83 Assists)
120 PIMs During That Time

Went straigh to NHL to make impact as third/second line Center:

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/p....php?pid=81042

Knight, Center (Born 1990, High River, ALTA , 6.02 / 200 LBS)

124 GP Between 3 Seasons @ UND (10/11 - 12-13)
133 Points (46 Goals, 87 Assists)
110 PIMs During THat Time

Will Make a Run @ NHL Roster Next Season, Probably Spend Time in the AHL However

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/p...php?pid=112457

I understand comparing the two but they are pretty different style players. Oshie is unique especially as a North American and in college, played a pretty electrifying skill game. As has been mentioned quite a bit, Knight is less flashy, more similar to what Toews or Bozak brought in college, of course a big offensive contributor, but not nearly as flashy or dynamic as Oshie while being far more relied upon in all situations. Oshie was and is fine overall but I see him as a very offensive player who can make plays at speed in ways many other player can't. That's not Knight but he brings a lot to the table in a role that I think is more valuable at the NHL level, especially this time of year as the Bruins are currently demonstrating in spades.