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#-3 · 07-09-2014, 04:20 PM

Made it for the whole game today. My thoughts a few guys I tried to focus on more.

Klimchuk and Arnold looker great together, best forward line by a large margin. Arnold won almost all his faceoffs and they generally just controlled the puck. I could see both of them being quality NHL 3rd liners before the end of next season just by the way they played.

Gaudreau, same as what I saw in the 3rd period Monday. Obviously the most talented player on the ice, Best stick handler, finds the open ice, one of the fastest guys. No problem handling physical contact from much bigger players. But he was certainly guilty of over handling the puck. It seemed like he wanted to take every guy on one-one, in the NHL he will need to dump, or pass, or go wide and hope for reinforcements at times. Still he could have been going out of his way to challenge the other players?

Gilmour was impressive for a late round pick, I could see him earning a contract next year. I could echo the comment, just no mistakes.

Kanzig looked great early. I thought balance looked like more of an issue than speed, he didn't handle some relatively soft bumps from smaller guys that well at times. And his stamina might not be there, I didn't think he look as impressive when it got down to the 2 on 2's. Both easy things for a new Pro to work on.

Harrisson seems to have good power forward instincts for driving at loose pucks and the nets, looks like another late round pick that could earn a contract.

Kulak and Culkin, I had something to say about them but I for got which was which.

Bennett, looked a little under whelming out there. There were moments where it looked like he was going to do something but he just wasn't getting quite the time and space he needed. I think there is a good chance he will learn some big lessons in training camp against pros, and go back for 1 more season in the OHL.

Agostino was a little inconsistent, and probably won't be switching to center anytime soon. With the short man situations he played center allot in this game.

McDonald watched him more closely in the warm up. Seems to like his glove, he caught allot more pucks than he deflected.

07-09-2014, 04:20 PM	#147
#-3 Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2008 Exp:	Made it for the whole game today. My thoughts a few guys I tried to focus on more. Klimchuk and Arnold looker great together, best forward line by a large margin. Arnold won almost all his faceoffs and they generally just controlled the puck. I could see both of them being quality NHL 3rd liners before the end of next season just by the way they played. Gaudreau, same as what I saw in the 3rd period Monday. Obviously the most talented player on the ice, Best stick handler, finds the open ice, one of the fastest guys. No problem handling physical contact from much bigger players. But he was certainly guilty of over handling the puck. It seemed like he wanted to take every guy on one-one, in the NHL he will need to dump, or pass, or go wide and hope for reinforcements at times. Still he could have been going out of his way to challenge the other players? Gilmour was impressive for a late round pick, I could see him earning a contract next year. I could echo the comment, just no mistakes. Kanzig looked great early. I thought balance looked like more of an issue than speed, he didn't handle some relatively soft bumps from smaller guys that well at times. And his stamina might not be there, I didn't think he look as impressive when it got down to the 2 on 2's. Both easy things for a new Pro to work on. Harrisson seems to have good power forward instincts for driving at loose pucks and the nets, looks like another late round pick that could earn a contract. Kulak and Culkin, I had something to say about them but I for got which was which. Bennett, looked a little under whelming out there. There were moments where it looked like he was going to do something but he just wasn't getting quite the time and space he needed. I think there is a good chance he will learn some big lessons in training camp against pros, and go back for 1 more season in the OHL. Agostino was a little inconsistent, and probably won't be switching to center anytime soon. With the short man situations he played center allot in this game. McDonald watched him more closely in the warm up. Seems to like his glove, he caught allot more pucks than he deflected.