They seem so different.
One is a pure scorer who put fear in his opponents' eyes. The other is a young, scrawny forward that many in the hockey world know little about.
But they are united by one burning desire, and the ability to always know where the puck is. This is what makes David Booth quite similar to Pavel Bure.
Booth has shown in the early stages of his career that he has a nose for the puck—much like Bure did throughout his career. Bure was a flashy scorer who always seemed to have the puck on his stick. While Booth is less flashy and less feared, he has many of the same attributes the Russian Rocket had throughout his career.
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A 23-year-old Panthers forward, Booth has the breakaway speed that made Bure a nightmare to play against. He also has the constant hunger needed to put the puck in the back of the net, much like Bure.
It's early in the 2008-09 season, but Booth is already showing he can be a leader who can score goals when his team needs it the most. This was a key component that made Bure a force in the league for years.
Many have no idea who David Booth is, but I have a feeling by the end of the year many will consider him an elite talent, with the ability to score on any given shift, on any given night.
Booth did not take long to develop. In his first season with substantial playing time he posted 22 goals. Bure did not take long to develop, either, as he tallied 34 goals in his first season.
Booth is truly turning into a superstar, and will continue to play his hard-nosed, 110-percent playing style—which could one day catapult him into becoming one of the greats in NHL history.
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about 1 month ago
Booth is as solid a young forward as there is in the NHL right now. I thnk you're bang on about him having a breakout season this year. He and Nathan Horton offer a great young core for the Cats.
I just hope I can stay away from any "Booth from the grassy knoll" references when the Pens and Cats faceoff this year. Nice article.
about 1 month ago
Booth is a good player and will be good for years to come. But I am sorry no comparison to Pavel Bure. I get what you are saying about both having a nose for the puck and always wanting it but listen, Bure was a talent that rarely comes around in the NHL, Booth is a solid goal-scorer. I hate to say it but he will never be as good as Pavel Bure. Still a solid player though.
about 1 month ago
Booth has indeed done well thus far. The Cats need some forward like him to step up the offensive side now that they've added some defense this year.
from about 1 month ago
Couldn't agree more with you Deric.
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