Jared Cowen is the next Cam Barker. Offensively gifted defencemen who never learn how to play the other end of the rink. These players are a product of failed coaching. Hopefully the next one is paying attention and realizes their career will be short if they can't play defense. In addition to this, Cowen's injury history has really hobbled any potential he might have had. He certainly had more hockey sense than Barker, but when the injuries pile up it quickly becomes apparent how limited a player's game really is.
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