Luc Bourdon, Feb. 16, 1987 - May 29, 2008
by Jonathan Willis on May 29, 2008 12:17 PM MDT
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From James Mirtle comes this shocking news:Top Canucks prospect Luc Bourdon has been killed in a motorcycle accident, several sources in the French press are reporting.
The accident occurred just outside of Shippagan, N.B., where Bourdon was from. He was 21.
Bourdon played in 36 games with the Vancouver Canucks, scoring two goals. He also won two gold medals with the Canadian World Junior Team, along with a silver medal at the U-18 level. He was widely regarded as the Canucks' top prospect.
Absolutely devastating news for his family and teammates. Condolences to those who knew him.
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He wasn't the club's top prospect, but he was part of a very talented Top-3 with Schnieder and Edler.
Saw him play earlier this season for my hometown Manitoba Moose. Kid was going to be a top-4 defender for a decade. Booming shot from the point, strong positionally. Footspeed was a little lacking as well as overall hockey sense, but you could see he had the raw talent.
Terrible news if you're a Canucks fan. Their prospect pool was finally showing signs of improving, only to have a 21-year old taken ever so swiftly from the pack.
RIP.
Saw him play earlier this season for my hometown Manitoba Moose. Kid was going to be a top-4 defender for a decade. Booming shot from the point, strong positionally. Footspeed was a little lacking as well as overall hockey sense, but you could see he had the raw talent.
Terrible news if you're a Canucks fan. Their prospect pool was finally showing signs of improving, only to have a 21-year old taken ever so swiftly from the pack.
RIP.
by doritogrande on May 29, 2008 2:18 PM MDT reply actions
He wasn't the club's top prospect, but he was part of a very talented Top-3 with Schnieder and Edler.
Well, at this point, I doubt that Edler even qualifies as a prospect, and it's arguable if Schneider tops Bourdon. As one example, Hockey's Future had Bourdon ranked #1.
Well, at this point, I doubt that Edler even qualifies as a prospect, and it's arguable if Schneider tops Bourdon. As one example, Hockey's Future had Bourdon ranked #1.
by Jonathan Willis on May 29, 2008 2:34 PM MDT reply actions
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