Hamhuis2 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 We all know of the tragic tale of Luc Bourdon. I remember hearing the day he passed feeling terrible. I had not known him personally, but he represented all that this city loves. So Luc, I thank you for being an inspiration to this city, for that is what you are. This poll is to see where Canuck fans would have projected Luc in the current lineup. RIP LB, forever a Canuck. EDIT: Classifications for reference Hamhuis, Edler=top-2 Bieksa,Garrison=top-4 Ballard, Tanev=top-6 Alberts, K-Conn=depth Matheson= minor league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bieksasangryface Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Morbid junk. I know there is no hockey but come on. Quit picking at the scab. Let it heal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamhuis2 Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 Hardly morbid, it is a celebration of his life, and shows how highly Canuck fans though of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uber_pwnzor Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 As good as Edler. Man, would they have made a nice pair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 My memory was that he almost made the Canucks as an 18 year old; and had the massive aura that Vancouver fans hype machine can generate in terms of expectations. Played on team Canada, top ten draft pick, big shot, physical two way guy; reported to be the ultimate guy? I think an injury or something set him back, cuz I can also remember Edler, a lower pick, made the team instead of him a year, or was it two, later. Luc got some call ups and stuff, but there was concern he would live up to his high expectations? Then the accident... Hard to say? Maybe he was struggling with having the same speed and strength after time off or had permanent damage... Anyway, Edler had passed him and I recall he was sort of mired in "will he reach his potential?" So lets give some benefit of the doubt, and top him in our top 4 as a right side D behind Bieksa... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primus099 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 maybe top 4 but most likely top 6 with our current D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I honestly don't see the point of discussing something that can never be proven...."it is what it is". Tragic, but now far beyond anything hockey related (IMO). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I sometimes wonder this too, I know it is a tough subject. But this thread isn't about being disrespectful. For me I would say top 2 or top 4, he was just as good if not better than Edler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 It's hard to say. I voted for Top-4 defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Tough to say, but I'd say at least top-4. He was primed to be a good defender, that's for sure. It's a shame he was taken from all of us so early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grape Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Whoever chose out of hockey is an a$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunjabiCanuck Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 he could have been easily a top 4 defender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Did someone honestly vote out of hockey?? Top 4 easily, maybe even top 2 Hamhuis - Bieksa Edler - Bourdon Ballard - Garrison Tanev That defense could easily carry us to a Cup, barring any injuries of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollumpus Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Just something else to consider: if Bourdon was still around then the team may not have acquired some of the other d-men who are (or have been) here. regards, G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancaster Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Back during 06/07 tons of people were calling him a bust. His name was on every trade proposals, or posters keep posting "OmgZz! ShUd hvz dr4ftdd K0p1T@r!!!111one!" It's unfortunate that it took a tragedy to end all the disrespect he was getting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBUTANS Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Ok, I have a hypothetical question, what if we drafted Ko....nvm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Just something else to consider: if Bourdon was still around then the team may not have acquired some of the other d-men who are (or have been) here. regards, G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnsey Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Just something else to consider: if Bourdon was still around then the team may not have acquired some of the other d-men who are (or have been) here. regards, G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dion Phaneuf Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Depends on the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dragons Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Hardly morbid, it is a celebration of his life, and shows how highly Canuck fans though of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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