My friend was at development camp and sent me a summary of what he saw:
As the drills went on and were more game situation Janko stood out. He has some skill. Carrol looks NHL ready for a 4th liner. Pollock made some great plays and looks like he will be a serviceable bottom 6 guy. Smith I can't tell. He looks like he could be in that bottom 6 role as well but I think I judge him harder(I find guys over 6'4 rarely succeed at making the jump. Burke faded away but Dube stepped up and showed some nice skill, I am interested in his year in Kelowna this season. Phillips has a LOOONG way to go, looked out of place as a small guy.
Anderson looks like he has all the tools and could be very good, practice was tough on him and he was worn out by the end. Culkin looks NHL ready I would say. Safe smart plays, uses his body well. Ollasmattson and Kanzig don't have the ability to play in the NHL
Gillies looks like a wall, huge and always in position. Rittich made a couple highlight real saves. McDonald looks like a bust
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