I mean its really not a matter of opinion its his stats..In 70 games he had 2 goals, 14 points and a -12 in +/- ... Im sure Cowen can rack up a 25 point season his first year.
- SensFan619
While I don't necessarily disagree, why would you use those stats, instead of their stats in the same league, at the same age, when they were quite similar? Wouldn't that be a much better comparison?
Cowen's WHL stats didn't exactly beat Schenn's NHL stats by a significant margin.
Like I say, I don't completely disagree. I think Cowen's ceiling will have a little more of an offensive edge than Schenn, I don't think his defensive game will be as good as Schenn's. But I don't think their ceilings are that much different. IF he can get over his knee injuries. If not, he's in trouble. Although, these days, they can treat them extremely well.
I think you might also underestimate Schenn's offensive potential. He threaded some pretty sweet passes up ice in many games this year. I was actually pretty impressed with his ability to see the forwards streaking, and hit them tape to tape, mid-stride, this year. Long-term, I don't think a Dman in the 40 point range is impossible, while still being a top shutdown guy. But of course, he's 19. That will take some time.