tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412386431911254107.post4406435809562741389..comments2024-01-22T03:25:10.561-08:00Comments on Bruins 2011 Draft Watch: Analysis and talking hockey with Kitchener Rangers d-man Ryan Murphy and head coach/GM Steve SpottKirk Luedekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079201231943829805noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412386431911254107.post-18003086639647982372011-01-08T07:03:02.910-08:002011-01-08T07:03:02.910-08:00As always, thanks for the feedback. These things t...As always, thanks for the feedback. These things tend to write themselves.<br /><br />As for cracking the top-five, he's certainly a darkhorse. On paper, he doesn't appear to be in the running, but funny thing is-- all it takes for one team picking in that range to be sold on his talent and upside and he'll be picked there.<br /><br />I was watching the ESPN documentary on Tim Tebow the other night, and most of the pundits out there predicted he wasn't going to be picked in the 1st round last April. As we all know, Denver coveted him and made sure they traded up to get him.<br /><br />Not comparing Murphy to Tebow, but it serves as a reminder that all of us pundits are just that-- on the outside and not part of the teams' decision-making process. Sean Couturier didn't do a great deal to show that he's the consensus No. 1 pick at the WJC, but some scouts will tell you that they don't put a ton of stock in the tournament, either. <br /><br />It's just food for thought, but do I see Murphy as a top-five right now? If you're more of a "safe pick" guy, no. But, if you're more of a riverboat gambler, then absolutely. I was really impressed with the dynamic element of his game in Oshawa. He didn't get the production, but for Bruins fans, this is precisely the kind of player who will wow you.<br /><br />Murphy to me is a faster, more aggressive, harder, more deadly-shooting Steve Kampfer. That's the one comparable I would use to help people envision the type of player Murphy is. He isn't as thick and has a lot of work to do in the weight room, but his upside is significantly higher than Kampfer's is, IMO-- and I've been highly impressed with Kampfer since seeing him the 1st time in July at Bruins D-camp.Kirk Luedekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07079201231943829805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412386431911254107.post-22507274419006151882011-01-07T14:24:01.145-08:002011-01-07T14:24:01.145-08:00I know i've bragged about Murph for a while no...I know i've bragged about Murph for a while now, but do you think he can actually crack the top 5 Kirk? I'm having a hard time putting him in there. After watching Larsson at the WJC and get better and better each game and what he can do, there's no question he is the top d man in the draft, but they are 2 entirely different players.<br /><br />I'm just having a hard time putting him in with Larson, Couturier, Landeskog and Saad. I havent seen RNH so could he possibly move ahead of him?<br /><br />Again, thanks for all the work you put into this. Your efforts dont go unnoticed by this reader !Dominichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17854437371332018215noreply@blogger.com