[Caged Great]

The morning session was very similar to yesterday in terms of performance.

Nobody took a step back from their performances yesterday, but a few players were better. Bennett, Mangiapane and Andersson were noticeably better. Mangiapane had a little more determination. Yesterday he was pushed off the puck easily at times and today that wasn't as much of a problem.

Jonathan Jutzi also was noticeable with his foot speed in a positive manner. Fram also was more noticeable today, although he does need to get better if he wants a contract. If I was to guess, I would say that he might get the Hathaway deal, play in the A and earn an NHL contract.

Riley Bruce looks like a less mean version of Kanzig from his first development camp. His skating needs to improve significantly.

Austin Carroll made a really nice pass on a 2 on 1 drill that burned both Hickey and Gillies, setting up Klimchuk for the easiest of tap ins.

Gillies and McDonald both played very good, very composed in the net. Not a lot of wasted actions, although the coach on ice did chew out Gillies after he lazily waved a puck with his glove, not making the save. That was the only weak goal either gave up from what I saw.

In the 2nd group, the D-men were the best. Kulak, Morrison, and Kylington were all very good. Kylington's skating improved from yesterday, a lot more fluid both forwards, backwards and laterally. Baillie and Hawkins were again the best of the walk on forwards, although they were both a little better yesterday. Poirier was also better today.