[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

Originally Posted by Red John

WHL preview:

A must read.

http://www.blazerhockey.com/article/...erence-preview

I like this:

Player to Watch: Brett Kulak

Kulak made his full-time WHL debut for the Giants as a 17-year-old last season, and established himself as not only one of their top defencemen, but one of the better rearguards in the WHL. The Stony Plain, AB, product put up nine goals and 24 points while posting a team-leading +29 rating in 72 games, and helped the team to a fourth-place finish in the Western Conference. A very smart, calm and poised defender, Kulak is the type of player who you may not notice throughout the game, but will greatly appreciate his contributions. Kulak boasts great skating ability, outstanding hockey sense and excellent puck-moving skills. He always seems to make the right plays, and rarely gets caught flat-footed. Likened by some to Duncan Keith, Kulak should be able to develop his offensive game over time. A fourth-round pick of the Calgary Flames at the 2012 NHL Draft, expect Kulak to play a huge role on the blue line for the Giants this season.