Sean Courtier...

[KennyBanyeah]

Who knows, this guy could end up being the best forward of the entire 2011 draft. That article projected him as the fourth best player behind only two other forwards and he was ranked number one for awhile. So, you feel pretty damn good at taking him 8th overall.

Maybe this is Jeff Carter with less scoring punch, but better defense, utilization of size and attitude.

I just hope another move or two can be made before the start of the season in order to ensure more immediate success. We can't expect Schenn or Couturier to start with the Flyers right away.

Couts used his size in junior to protect the puck in order to make plays. At 6'4 he should be able to do that at the pro level too. He has virtually NO mean streak though. If you're looking for a power forward who's chippy, you'd best look some place other than Couturier.

He's gonna be a very good player but he certainly doesn't have "attitude". If anything this kid is kind of meek and needs to be motivated.

You guys got a blue chip forward who plays both ends of the rink. IMO, if he can improve his skating he could very well be an elite forward in the NHL.

 

[flyermaniaa90]

Wayne Gretzky

894



2.

Gordie Howe

801



3.

Brett Hull

741



4.

Marcel Dionne

731



5.

Phil Esposito

717



6.

Mike Gartner

708



7.

Mark Messier

694



8.

Steve Yzerman

692



9.

Mario Lemieux

690



10.

Luc Robitaille

668



11.

Dave Andreychuk

640



12.

x-Brendan Shanahan

626



13.

x-Jaromir Jagr

615



14.

Bobby Hull

610



15.

Dino Ciccarelli

608



16.

Jari Kurri

601



16.

x-Joe Sakic

601



18.

Mike Bossy

573



19.

Joe Nieuwendyk

564



20.

Guy Lafleur

560
...top 20 scores of all time how many of them had a mean streak...lol...just score...

 

[Maverick426h]

By attitude, I really didn't mean along the lines of toughness. I meant along the lines of personality or the way he approaches the game. This should be a kid that has a better work ethic and with all do respect will want to win a Cup more than Jeff Carter ever has or will.

 

[flyermaniaa90]

That was for KB...Mav...lol

 

[raptorlife4]

hi

 

[recon]

 

[Vadered]

Kinda neat how he has more playoff goals scored than games played. He has held Malkin in check in the first two games of this series, he was 63% on faceoffs tonight, and Claude Giroux was the second star tonight despite setting a franchise record for most points in a playoff game. Second to Sean. Fucking. Couturier.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

Great game for the kid. Congrats to him.

I think I understand Lavy's plan. Let the Pens think they've got the game won, then rip their hearts out.