Prospect Info: Tyler Boucher (RW/LW) - Don`t sleep on Tyler Boucher
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bert
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Sens of Anarchy
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didn't watch but this is a tidbit of feedback
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All he has to do is outplay Kelly for the job. I don’t see that not happening
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I'd be shocked if Boucher plays at all in the NHL this season. On a normal trajectory he's probably playing most of this season in the AHL. Guys like Guenther, Clarke, Rosen, etc. are all playing in the AHL right now, and Boucher is starting way behind them on the timeline.
If Boucher can re-establish himself as a legitimate prospect by the end of this season, that would be a huge success.
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Who cares about this year. He is obviously in ahl all year getting reps.
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I took your comment about competing with Kelly to mean this season. We don't know who he'll be competing against for a job next September, and I'd say there's a good chance Kelly's not in the organization.
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I want to see this guy make it as an important fixture in our bottom 6 for many years.
I don't care about point totals, scoring, whatever. If he becomes a prime Ryan Reaves, that is a very valuable player to have. There is a reason Ryan Reaves has made nearly 20 million dollars in his career, while averaging less than 10 points per 82 games. Players who can hit, fight, and change momentum in playoff games while also playing 10 minutes a night without being too much of a liability simply don't exist.
I don't care about point totals, scoring, whatever. If he becomes a prime Ryan Reaves, that is a very valuable player to have. There is a reason Ryan Reaves has made nearly 20 million dollars in his career, while averaging less than 10 points per 82 games. Players who can hit, fight, and change momentum in playoff games while also playing 10 minutes a night without being too much of a liability simply don't exist.
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Not comparable at all.
The toughest guy in the league for years to a guy that won't scare anyone.
Boucher is not a fighter and probably shouldn't try to be, and hitting guys in the NHL is very different than teeing off on teenagers in junior.
Let's just let him develop and see if there is anything to be salvaged.
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Would Steve Webb from the Islanders be a good comparable.. he use to hit everything that moved but was not a fighter!
dumbdick
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Beauty skating there. Boucher has a really beautiful stride.
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He's already exceeded my expectations
I have no expectations for Boucher after the last few years. But hey if he turns into a player for us I'll take it, I'll be stoked!
Boucher just needs to stay healthy and playing. I have always liked his toolset. He has such a nice shot and is a bit prickish like Ridley Greig. Hits hard.
