Boston Bruins fans help is on the way as soon as DU and Michigan's season's end. In my opinion I think Joe Colborne could have a good chance to make the Bruins line up next season out of camp like Blake Wheeler did two years ago. I think Joe Colborne is more talented player than Blake Wheeler, but neither player is very physical.
ATLANTA — Joe Colborne is still a sophomore at the University of Denver, which kicks off NCAA Tournament play Friday. The Pioneers, the top seed in the East Regional, will take on RIT. Colborne, the Bruins’ first-round pick in 2008, is hoping he’ll still be playing come April 10, the date of the NCAA title match at Detroit’s Ford Field.
But there’s a good possibility that once Denver’s season concludes, the 19-year-old center will sign with the Bruins and forgo the last two years of his college career. The Bruins have yet to discuss the situation with Colborne, his family, and Denver coach George Gwozdecky. Given Colborne’s development and how he projects as an NHL player, however, he should be ready to turn pro and most likely be a full-time AHLer in 2010-11.
Colborne, the 16th overall pick in 2008, has 21 goals and 19 assists in 41 games this season, second in team scoring behind Rhett Rakhshani (21-29—50). Colborne entered the draft with a pass-first reputation, but the 6-foot-5-inch, 210-pound center leads the WCHA with eight game-winning goals.
“He’s had a really good year,’’ said Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli.
Colborne will sign a three-year, entry-level contract. Because of his draft position, he most likely will earn $875,000 in base salary, the maximum that players picked in 2009 can earn. Colborne will also be eligible for bonuses that could add several millions to his contract.
Another collegian expected to sign once his season ends is Michigan defenseman Steve Kampfer, acquired from Anaheim March 2 for a fourth-round pick. The senior has 3 goals and 19 assists in 43 games. Michigan will play Bemidji State Saturday. [Boston Globe]
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