Monday, September 10, 2007
Stories From Prospects Camp - 09/10/2007
By most accounts, Canucks Prospects camp has started to separate the men from the boys. Edler, Bourdon, Raymond and Hansen have had impressive camps, and even with the odd hiccup, they will most likely join the veterans at main camp later this week. But for the most part, there has been plenty of praise for the kids, fuelling hope - and expectations - that they can fill the two remaining roster spots on the team.
On Raymond and Hansen (Ben Kuzma, Vancouver Province):
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On Raymond and Hansen (Ben Kuzma, Vancouver Province):
The only constant through three days of determining the dozen who will be promoted to main camp Thursday is the explosive play of right wingers Mason Raymond and Jannik Hansen.More on the rest of Prospects Camp:
While much ink has been spilled chronicling the battle between Edler and Bourdon for the seventh blueliner spot on an NHL roster that seems virtually set, the gaping second-line hole on right wing is fast becoming headline material.
Especially if the solution is found from within, rather than the trade route.
"For me, the best player on the ice [Sunday] was Hansen," said Vigneault. "He had a lot of speed and good moves. If he comes to main camp and does what he's doing now, then we'll have to see if we have a player."
- A few of the folks from HF Boards went to prospects camp and give their reviews. (HFBoards)
- Ellington inspired by brother's attitude. (Ben Kuzma, Vancouver Province)
- Little hope for diminutive Coulombe. (Ben Kuzma, Vancouver Province)
- Famous disappearing act not recommended. (Ed Willes, Vancouver Province)
- Hunt just happy to 'soak it all in'. (Sharie Epp, Victoria Times Colonist)
- Injury almost ended career. (Sharie Epp, Victoria Times Colonist)
- At this camp, age matters. (Cleve Dheensaw, Victoria Times Colonist)
- Goaltenders fight for their future. (Cleve Dheensaw, Victoria Times Colonist)
- Goaltending consultant sticks with prospects, fine-tuning Luongo comes later. (Ben Kuzma, Vancouver Province)
- Victoria is where it all begins. (Cleve Dheensaw, Victoria Times Colonist)
- Isbister expected to boost offence. (Cleve Dheensaw, Victoria Times Colonist)
- The Island is rooting for its favourite son, Willie Mitchell. (Cleve Dheensaw, Victoria Times Colonist)
- Watch for Canucks, coaches on and off the ice. (Brian Drewry, Victoria Times Colonist)
- Arena ready for Canucks. (Sharie Epp, Victoria Times Colonist)
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Labels: Bourdon, Coulombe, Edler, Ellington, Grabner, Hansen, Hunt, Isbister, Mitchell, Raymond
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