Gilbert brule biography

Never pick up hitchhikers. That is solid advice we've all been advised from early on in life. Yet that didn't stop Gilbert Brule of the Edmonton Oilers from lending a hand to two walkers caught in a sudden Vancouver rainstorm.

It turned out the hitchhikers were U2 lead singer Bono and his personal assistant. Brule was rewarded with backstage passes for the Edmonton show a couple of nights later.

That was one of the most unique moments in Gilbert Brule's short NHL career.

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Unfortunately his career lasted only 299 games, far fewer than was expected of him. Yes, Gilbert Brule certainly wasn't the first high draft pick to not pan out in the NHL. Nor was he certainly the last.

The lowly Columbus Blue Jackets drafted Brule 6th overall in 2005 following a fantastic junior career with the WHL Vancouver Giants.

He was praised for his strong skating and willingness to play physically despite his modest size. Some even considered Brule to be the 2nd best prospect in the draft, behind Sidney