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Player's Profile

  • Name: Alex Bourret
  • Position: RW
  • Shoots: Left
  • Height: 5-10
  • Weight: 205 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1986-05-10
  • Eligible for Draft: 2005
  • Drafted:
  • Hometown: St-Guillaume, Quebec
  • Acquired: via trade, 2007
  • Playing In: Pro

Alex Bourret

Prospect Grade: 8.0 D  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: Leslie Treff

History

Bourret was drafted 16th overall, 2005 NHL Entry Draft by Atlanta.

2005-06: Bourret's third season in the QMJHL was his coming out party. The short and stocky power forward led his team in scoring, once again increasing his offensive statistics sizeably.  He helped lead Lewiston into the second round of the playoffs with his blend of skill and physicality.

2006-07: This was Bourret's first professional season. After a head injury in the September 2006 Traverse City Prospects Tournament shortened his preseason, Bourret started slowly with the AHL Chicago Wolves. He did seem to be getting on track when a late February trade between the Atlanta Thrashers and the New York Rangers sent the winger to the Hartford Wolf Pack. Playing on the first line with Jarkko Immonen and Nigel Dawes last season provided Bourret with the opportunity to show his creativity with and without the puck.

2007-08: Bourret was hurt in the Rangers' training camp and has continued to suffer injuries early in the season. Only recently returned, Bourret is continuing to make an impact on the ice for Hartford.

 


December 2006 feature on Bourret.

Talent Analysis

Bourret is a strong skater , who combines skill with physical play, and is a tireless worker. Beyond his offensive ability, the most dominant aspect of Bourret’s game is his physical play. He is more than willing to get his nose dirty, and stick up for his teammates. What Bourret needs to improve upon is his consistency. Flashes of brilliance were interspersed with poor decisionmaking at times during the 2006-07 season. If Bourret can become a consistent player, he has the potential to be a top-line forward.

Future

If Bourret's play becomes more consistent, he is expected to become a top two line player. His scoring potential and physical play will make him a threat from anywhere in the offensive zone.

Stats

Click on the link to view Alex Bourret's statistics.

 

Profile Last Updated: April, 7th 2008

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