Watching he's first few games in a Flames jersey, it was a let down for sure but ever since the Anaheim game, the kid has definitely grown. He is no longer on the 4th line, he creates chances almost every shift, is starting to use his size, he doesn't get pushed off the puck, knows how to carry and protect the puck and is doing good things when on the PP.
I honestly feel the criticism is not warranted here, to date the most NHL games this 23 year old kid has played are ten.......TEN. It was widely agreed that he needed to be on a team who would let him play and learn the NHL game. It makes absolutely zero sense when someone in this thread suggests that Colborne should be scratched in favour of Matt Stajan, this season is about learning with little to no expectations other then to play hard every shift and i see Joe doing that.
I'm not one to post predictions but i will say that i feel we have a diamond in the rough with Colborne, who right now is a young, quality center man with size........honestly, when was the last time the Flames were able to say that and keep a straight face?
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