By Daniel Chan -
I think it is safe to say that majority of the people are excited about the Matthew Dumba pick. Who wouldn't be? A tank that plays with high energy, likes to hit, can really shoot, and is one of the best skaters in the draft. We needed a guy like that on our blueline and now we have one.
For me, lets make the jump
So who is this mystery player?
Ranked 93rd by Future Considerations 81st by The Scouting Report and 129th in North American skaters by Central Scouting.
Bussieres fits that bill as he is a strong player that plays with grit and skates with authority. He's strong on the puck and drives the net well. Think of how Charlie Coyle plays his game. They use a combination of hardwork and strength to win puck battles and get the puck towards the net.
What seperates Bussieres from the rest of the draft class is that not only does he have good size and strength, he also has a decent shot and good hands.
Add them all up and you have a prospect that is worth picking with a 2nd round pick.
Here is a great article by Dan Sallows of Future Considerations: http://futureconsiderations.ca/interview-raphael-bussieres/. Here's a small bit of it. Click here and read the rest:
The Wild are stockpiling tough forwards who can play in all zones and have a dash of offense. Bussieres adds to that group and in 2-3 years, that is going to be one pain in the ass lineup to play against!
2012 Prospects: Raphael Bussieres compilation (via
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