I really like Olsen. He skates well and has pretty solid puckhandling skills for such a big guy and real good heavy shot, maybe could be a little more aggressive but he's a full year younger than McColgan and they also got 2nd and 5th round picks in that deal (though they included Jessey Astles as well), was a great trade for Kelowna. I think Winnipeg has got to be pleased having drafted him in the 6th round.
McColgan always seemed very likeable and there's no denying the talent but I got the impression that he's "fun loving" and the commitment level wasn't really that high.
I went to see the Rockets pound Tri-City 6-3 tonight and every time I go I am more impressed with the team this year, seeming to get better and better as the season is going on, skilled, tough and well organized. I thought they were too young to contend this year and this hot streak is bound to end (probably at the wrong time) but 17 wins in a row at home now and on a 19-2 run, it has been fun.
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