[Sylvanfan]

Bouwmeester is the NHL's version of Jay Cutler.

In his current role as a number three defenseman to anchor a second pairing, he's more than adequate. He's actually very good at that.

He'd actually make a perfect Oiler. He appears to have talent and therefore hype that make him out to be a lot more than he really is. But he lacks that extra drive that separates the elite from the above average. I don't think any of it is actually Bouwmeesters fault, but it's how he gets viewed.

I still like watching him lose though...makes me feel better about the Flames getting rid of him. Had the Flames been smart enough to pick Shea Theodore with the St.Louis first they had, I'd really love that trade.