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simmer2 · 10-01-2009, 11:24 AM

I'm pretty sure we had this thread last year, it's always interesting to see which rookies ended up sticking with their respective clubs. This obviously increases the value of those players and is an important part of the game.

Here is a list of Habs players who've managed to make Opening Night Roster:

Shawn Matthias(C) - I was surprised by this, he stunk last year but played well in pre-season
Mika Pyorala (C/W) - UFA signing that has made the 3rd line for the Flyers
Artem Anisimov (C) - shone in pre-season, let's see how he does now
James Wright (C/W) - 4th rounder in 2008 has somehow made Tampa's 3rd line
Tim Kennedy (LW) - Slated to play on a line with Hecht and Pominville...may or may not get sent down after Mair comes back
Alexander Salak (G) - Impressed in pre-season, still on roster but FLA is carrying 3 goalies.

Honourable Mentions:

Kyle Clifford had an outstanding camp in LA and was one of the last cuts.
Carl Gunnarsson impressed the Leafs brass and could be an early call-up.
Francis Pare had a solid camp with the Wings and could be an early call-up.

Disappointments:

Alex Sulzer had a 1-way deal and lost out to Teemu Laakso for the 6th d-spot. Got put on waivers yesterday
Corey Crawford (G) - Moved to disappointments. Lost the backup job to Antti Niemi for now, was put on waivers and apparently cleared so he's in the AHL.

10-01-2009, 11:24 AM	#1
simmer2 Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Exp:	Rookies who made the cut? I'm pretty sure we had this thread last year, it's always interesting to see which rookies ended up sticking with their respective clubs. This obviously increases the value of those players and is an important part of the game. Here is a list of Habs players who've managed to make Opening Night Roster: Shawn Matthias(C) - I was surprised by this, he stunk last year but played well in pre-season Mika Pyorala (C/W) - UFA signing that has made the 3rd line for the Flyers Artem Anisimov (C) - shone in pre-season, let's see how he does now James Wright (C/W) - 4th rounder in 2008 has somehow made Tampa's 3rd line Tim Kennedy (LW) - Slated to play on a line with Hecht and Pominville...may or may not get sent down after Mair comes back Alexander Salak (G) - Impressed in pre-season, still on roster but FLA is carrying 3 goalies. Honourable Mentions: Kyle Clifford had an outstanding camp in LA and was one of the last cuts. Carl Gunnarsson impressed the Leafs brass and could be an early call-up. Francis Pare had a solid camp with the Wings and could be an early call-up. Disappointments: Alex Sulzer had a 1-way deal and lost out to Teemu Laakso for the 6th d-spot. Got put on waivers yesterday Corey Crawford (G) - Moved to disappointments. Lost the backup job to Antti Niemi for now, was put on waivers and apparently cleared so he's in the AHL. Last edited by simmer2; 10-01-2009 at 04:25 PM.