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Originally Posted by Wolven
Interesting. So you watched him closely and have a good read on what his ceiling is? Just kidding. I get that your preference is the mystery box instead of the boat.
I have never specifically watched Bourque play but I have seen his name pop up here over the last year whenever a trade rumour with the Stars gets going.
Pros to an offer sheet:
- 1st round draft pick
- 23 years old - Ready to join the roster now
- RHS C
- Had a couple of good development seasons in the AHL (20g and 24g)
- He made it onto a very stacked NHL roster
- Potentially could be a #1B or 2A C ceiling???? (maybe a prospect authority like @Sandman has a better grasp on that)
- Low acquisition cost through the offer sheet
Cons to an offer sheet:
- Could cost a 2nd round pick in 2026. (That 2nd round pick could potentially be a #1C or more likely would like never be as good as Bourque and would take 5 years to develop to where Bourque is today.)
- Stars might be pissed at you and not want to play nice in future trades.
*shrug* I think loading up on prospects like Bourque is as good as loading up on draft picks. If he doesn't work out then you have an expensive Rooney replacement on the 4th line and if he does work out then maybe Zary, Frost and Bourque give you a nice core of young centres that Kadri and Backlund can pass the torch to.
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We need to develop our own players. Guys like Zary, Coronato and even Frost need to play consistently in the top 6 to show more. And when they do get the chance they do shown up. We also have Sharangovich, Kadri and Huberdeau. Add Farabee into the mix. Where are they all going to get the proper ice time?
He’s 23 I wouldn’t consider him a prospect anymore and playing in the NHL. It’s not a slight against the player either. Also having an expensive Rooney replacement isn’t good use of cap space when the team has zero legitimate top line star players.
We need elite first line players and I don’t see it in this player and I don’t see how we can find the proper ice time to get the most out of everyone.