The 22-year-old hasn't stormed out of the gates like Wyatt Johnston and Logan Stankoven had before him. But Bourque's track record says his early struggles are the preamble for a breakthrough.
Sean Shapiro is a sports writer and the lead writer for eprinkside. He is also the publisher of Shap Shots. Sean's work focuses on hockey, with a particular emphasis on the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. He has written for D Magazine, USA Hockey, and has been featured in the Detroit Jewish News.