Drunk Skunk's Camp Roundup
Well, the Farm Flames opened camp today. To my surprise, there was a group of about 20 fans there, I figured maybe half that. The ice at the iMark looked a lot better this year compared to the same time last year. The same coaching staff returned, as well mostly the same support staff. My quick thoughts on the first day -
Hugo Carpentier really impressed me. The kid has a laser shot and has good size to him. He wore number 3.
Both Dan Spang and Ryan Wilson look like very good pickups. Spang seems to be able to handle the puck very well, and Wilson has very good mobility. During one on one drills, Spang buried a shot on the near side top corner that got past Irving, fantastic shot with a guy draped all over him.
Leland Irving has a badass mask. It has grizzly bears(which I assume is a nod to his junior team) in a forest fire. Sweet.
Jon Tremblay has improved his skating by leaps and bounds, and he can actually handle the puck now. He also dropped, I'd say, a good 30 pounds from his time with the Mallards.
Dan Ryder looked very good today as well.
Unfortunately, I have to cut my review short right now, as I have to get ready for work. I'll add to it late tonight, as well as post my pictures. I managed to get a few good ones.
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