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Originally Posted by dissentowner
Exactly. Actually a taller Colborne is probably a much better comparison from what I have seen. I want no part of Brown at 6.
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Is Colborne really a big playmaking centre who uses his size and reach to protect the puck before passing? I think the Colborne comparison fails because he lacks that vision and playmaking ability that Brown has. I didn't watch Colborne in his draft year but I've watched him lately and I wouldn't describe him as a playmaker with good vision. In fact his lack of vision and mediocre playmaking is why I think he looks better as a winger.
I'm not convinced Brown should be our pick at #6 either but I think the Colborne comparison is a bit off. Brown reminds me much more of Thornton stylistically than Colborne.