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868904 · 11-10-2013, 10:47 AM

When Burke said that Colborne was going to make it as a 3rd line centre, I thought he was just trying to take pressure off the kid, but now having watched him, I think Burke's assessment was bang on. Colborne does not have the skill or hands to be a 1st or 2nd line centre, but he can carve out a very good creer as a third line centre with moderate offensive production. He still has a lot to learn, most particularly faceoffs, one no one battles, and being harder on the puck. With his size, he should win at least 75% of his puck battles, but right now he's still being pushed off the puck too easily.

11-10-2013, 10:47 AM	#14
868904 Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Exp:	When Burke said that Colborne was going to make it as a 3rd line centre, I thought he was just trying to take pressure off the kid, but now having watched him, I think Burke's assessment was bang on. Colborne does not have the skill or hands to be a 1st or 2nd line centre, but he can carve out a very good creer as a third line centre with moderate offensive production. He still has a lot to learn, most particularly faceoffs, one no one battles, and being harder on the puck. With his size, he should win at least 75% of his puck battles, but right now he's still being pushed off the puck too easily. __________________ Calgary Flames, PLEASE GO TO THE NET! AND SHOOT THE PUCK! GENERATING OFFENSE IS NOT DIFFICULT! SKATE HARD, SHOOT HARD, CRASH THE NET HARD!