Kevin Forbes at Hockey's Future takes a look at the top 10 QMJHL drafted wingers and names Rangers prospect Ryan Bourque as an other notable winger...Ryan Bourque, Quebec Remparts
Drafted by the New York Rangers, 80th overall (3rd round) in 2009
After being drafted out of the United States National Team Development Program, Bourque was expected to continue his hockey career with the University of New Hampshire -- and then Patrick Roy came calling. In a surprise move, Bourque shifted focus and joined the Quebec Remparts where he immediately stepped into a top-six spot with the team. Although his lack of size (listed at just 5'9 and 166 pounds) is an obvious hurdle for his future pro aspirations and he needs to add significant strength to his slight frame, the son of Hall of Famer defenseman Ray Bourque showed plenty of speed and offensive ability in his rookie season. He posted just under a point per game with 19 goals and 43 points in 44 regular-season games, but the time missed is also of particular concern as Bourque suffered two concussions over the course of the season. In eight playoff matches for the Remparts, Bourque has three goals and 10 points.
...hate to see the concussions being a problem with Bourque. Other than that he looks like a real solid prospect.
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Didn't is father suffer from the same thing later in his career?
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