With the bulk of Sabres CHL prospects flying into town on Saturday, the club's two QMJHLers got another crack at getting in the regular season stat column before departing for their first NHL training camps.
Jerome Gauthier-Leduc posted a pair of assists, one each at even strength and on the power play, as Rimouski avenged their opening night thrashing with a 3-2 win over Lewiston. The 6'2 rearguard has skated the first two games on the Nics top pair with Ryan Kavanaugh. And just like that, JGL heads to Buffalo tied for third in QMJHL scoring for defensemen...
In Val-d'Or, Cedrick Henley (-1) earned an assist on the game's opening goal as the Foreurs defeated Quebec, 3-2 in a shootout. The lanky 6'5 wing has lots of room to develop, making the next week in Buffalo a key confidence booster moving forward.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Healthy Shipley stoked for camp
Good news on the Sabres prospects injury front. After what was feared to be a fractured pinkie turned out to be just a bruise, Owen Sound center Steven Shipley is heading to Buffalo ready to show the Sabres that their choice in fourth rounders was a wise one.
This is a relief. Even if you're among the first group to exit, the fast pace of NHL training camp usually translates to an added "jump" and immediate traction upon return to junior.
With the injury concern behind him, Shipley skates into the year with a bit of a chip on his shoulder. The 6'3, 212-pound pivot was ranked 43rd on Central Scouting's list of North Americans last April, a spot usually resulting in a late-2nd/early-3rd round selection, but instead lasted all the way to pick #98 on draft day. Already solid on his skates, turning that perceived snub into an upped competitive ante should help Shipley drive results early and prove scouts wrong in the long run.
A healthy Joey Hishon (COL) may impede Shipley's ability to anchor the Attack's top line, but he'll have plenty of opportunities to improve on last season's 62-point total. He expects growth in his game and the Sabres certainly do as well, making SabresProspects comfortable setting 80 points as a fair bench mark for the coming year in Owen Sound. For now though, we're happy that he's able to participate in camp.
Shipley leaves today for Buffalo's rookie camp. He almost missed out on the opportunity after bruising a finger in a training camp fight.
"I sat out the weekend mostly for precautionary reasons to make sure I didn't break it or fracture it," said the 18-year-old Ilderton native.
This is a relief. Even if you're among the first group to exit, the fast pace of NHL training camp usually translates to an added "jump" and immediate traction upon return to junior.
With the injury concern behind him, Shipley skates into the year with a bit of a chip on his shoulder. The 6'3, 212-pound pivot was ranked 43rd on Central Scouting's list of North Americans last April, a spot usually resulting in a late-2nd/early-3rd round selection, but instead lasted all the way to pick #98 on draft day. Already solid on his skates, turning that perceived snub into an upped competitive ante should help Shipley drive results early and prove scouts wrong in the long run.
"He's got to go out with assertiveness and a solid work ethic. He's got to use that six-foot- two strength and stride that he has in a more aggressive manner to create opportunities for himself."
A healthy Joey Hishon (COL) may impede Shipley's ability to anchor the Attack's top line, but he'll have plenty of opportunities to improve on last season's 62-point total. He expects growth in his game and the Sabres certainly do as well, making SabresProspects comfortable setting 80 points as a fair bench mark for the coming year in Owen Sound. For now though, we're happy that he's able to participate in camp.
9/10 Recap: Kassian gets tricky, heads to Buffalo on high note
Zack Kassian scored a hat trick and added an assist Friday to lead short-staffed Windsor to a 5-4 exhibition win over Sarnia. The entire OHL will breathe a sigh of relief beginning Saturday, as the 6'3 power forward will take some momentum to Buffalo for his second NHL training camp. It is expected that Kassian, who did not register a point but was quite physical in the Spits 5-4 win over the Czech U20 National Team on Thursday, will see some NHL exhibition reps before returning to tackle his OHL/WJC season blueprint.
We mentioned Kassian's pounding of Plymouth's Ben Holtom on Tuesday but didn't have a clip. In an effort to make it up to you, here's four seconds highlighted but a looping left hand that Sabres fans will likely become familiar with in the coming years.
Also in Ontario league exhibition action, Gregg Sutch scored a pair of goals to lead Missisasauga past Owen Sound, 5-3. Steven Shipley did not factor for the Attack.
Marcus Foligno was in the Sudbury line-up but did not point as the Wolves played to a 2-2 tie with Barrie.
In the QMJHL, Jerome Gauthier-Leduc finished -3 as Rimouski opened the regular season with a 8-3 loss at Lewiston. The talk of the Nics training camp for his cool puck moving nature, JGL will head to Buffalo on Sunday in preparation for the start of rookie camp on Monday.
Cedrick Henley was +1 with a shot on goal and four hits as as Val-d'Or kicked off their 2010-11 season with a 4-3 loss to Victoriaville. Like many first year draft picks, the 6'5 fifth-rounder is a player that should capitalize on NHL camp experience and elevate his play upon return to the Q.
Out west, the Sabres six WHL prospects all had the evening off before leaving for Western New York.
The Sabres announced their complete rookie camp roster Friday. See below for the list and read the Sabres camp announcement here.
2010-11 ROOKIE CAMP ROSTER
# FORWARD POS HT WT
72 Adam, Luke C 6-2 203
45 Boychuk, Riley LW 6-4 205
24 Byron, Paul C 5-9 144
63 Ennis, Tyler C 5-9 146
82 Foligno, Marcus C/LW 6-2 200
42 Gerbe, Nathan LW 5-5 160
41 Henley, Cedrick LW 6-5 195
54 Kassian, Zack RW 6-3 210
83 Lagace, Jacob LW 5-11 190
70 Legault, Maxime RW 6-2 195
12 Mancari, Mark RW 6-3 225
46 McCauley, Dennis 6-3 225
59 Roloff, Brian C 5-10 180
15 Schutz, Felix C 5-11 187
23 Shipley, Steven C 6-2 205
23 Stuart, Colin LW 6-2 200
32 Sundher, Kevin C 6-0 192
49 Sutch, Gregg RW 6-2 193
78 Tropp, Corey RW 6-0 185
65 Turnbull, Travis C 6-0 193
71 Whitmore, Derek LW 5-11 190
DEFENSEMEN
70 Biega, Alex D 5-10 191
33 Brennan, TJ D 6-0 204
38 Conboy, Tim D 6-2 210
62 Crawford, Nick D 6-1 188
64 Fienhage, Corey D 6-2 190
37 Gauthier-Leduc, Jerome D 6-1 176
17 Gragnani, Marc-Andre D 6-2 201
47 MacKenzie, Matt D 6-1 191
81 McNabb, Brayden D 6-4 200
67 Persson, Dennis D 6-1 181
53 Pysyk, Mark D 6-1 174
73 Schiestel, Drew D 6-2 193
6 Weber, Mike D 6-2 211
GOALTENDER
1 Enroth, Jhonas G 5-10 174
35 Leggio, David G 5-7 180
31 Kalemba, Zane G 5-11 185
As always, more to come....
We mentioned Kassian's pounding of Plymouth's Ben Holtom on Tuesday but didn't have a clip. In an effort to make it up to you, here's four seconds highlighted but a looping left hand that Sabres fans will likely become familiar with in the coming years.
Also in Ontario league exhibition action, Gregg Sutch scored a pair of goals to lead Missisasauga past Owen Sound, 5-3. Steven Shipley did not factor for the Attack.
Marcus Foligno was in the Sudbury line-up but did not point as the Wolves played to a 2-2 tie with Barrie.
In the QMJHL, Jerome Gauthier-Leduc finished -3 as Rimouski opened the regular season with a 8-3 loss at Lewiston. The talk of the Nics training camp for his cool puck moving nature, JGL will head to Buffalo on Sunday in preparation for the start of rookie camp on Monday.
Cedrick Henley was +1 with a shot on goal and four hits as as Val-d'Or kicked off their 2010-11 season with a 4-3 loss to Victoriaville. Like many first year draft picks, the 6'5 fifth-rounder is a player that should capitalize on NHL camp experience and elevate his play upon return to the Q.
Out west, the Sabres six WHL prospects all had the evening off before leaving for Western New York.
The Sabres announced their complete rookie camp roster Friday. See below for the list and read the Sabres camp announcement here.
2010-11 ROOKIE CAMP ROSTER
# FORWARD POS HT WT
72 Adam, Luke C 6-2 203
45 Boychuk, Riley LW 6-4 205
24 Byron, Paul C 5-9 144
63 Ennis, Tyler C 5-9 146
82 Foligno, Marcus C/LW 6-2 200
42 Gerbe, Nathan LW 5-5 160
41 Henley, Cedrick LW 6-5 195
54 Kassian, Zack RW 6-3 210
83 Lagace, Jacob LW 5-11 190
70 Legault, Maxime RW 6-2 195
12 Mancari, Mark RW 6-3 225
46 McCauley, Dennis 6-3 225
59 Roloff, Brian C 5-10 180
15 Schutz, Felix C 5-11 187
23 Shipley, Steven C 6-2 205
23 Stuart, Colin LW 6-2 200
32 Sundher, Kevin C 6-0 192
49 Sutch, Gregg RW 6-2 193
78 Tropp, Corey RW 6-0 185
65 Turnbull, Travis C 6-0 193
71 Whitmore, Derek LW 5-11 190
DEFENSEMEN
70 Biega, Alex D 5-10 191
33 Brennan, TJ D 6-0 204
38 Conboy, Tim D 6-2 210
62 Crawford, Nick D 6-1 188
64 Fienhage, Corey D 6-2 190
37 Gauthier-Leduc, Jerome D 6-1 176
17 Gragnani, Marc-Andre D 6-2 201
47 MacKenzie, Matt D 6-1 191
81 McNabb, Brayden D 6-4 200
67 Persson, Dennis D 6-1 181
53 Pysyk, Mark D 6-1 174
73 Schiestel, Drew D 6-2 193
6 Weber, Mike D 6-2 211
GOALTENDER
1 Enroth, Jhonas G 5-10 174
35 Leggio, David G 5-7 180
31 Kalemba, Zane G 5-11 185
As always, more to come....
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
9/6 Recap: Kassian chips in, gets chippy
Zack Kassian collected three assists Monday as Windsor won a chippy pre-season contest over Plymouth, 6-2. Perhaps the toughest heavyweight in the entire CHL, the 6’3, 215-pounder also got to tune-up his left hook by pounding Whalers forward Ben Holtom into the ice midway through the third period. Monday's contest, the second exhibition meeting between the two clubs, featured a total of five fights. Kassian’s linemate Sergei Khokhlachev poured in a hat trick and an assist to pace the Spits.
Windsor returns to action Thursday when they tangle with the Czech National Jr. Team. Also on Thursday, Gregg Sutch and Mississauga will face the Steven Shipley-less Owen Sound Attack while Matt MacKenzie and the Calgary Hitmen open their exhibition run against Red Deer. Marcus Foligno and the Sudbury Wolves will make their pre-season debut on Friday against Barrie.
Friday night also marks the opening of the QMJHL regular season for a pair of Sabres prospects. Jerome Gauthier-Leduc and the Rimouski Oceanic will square off with Lewiston, while Cedrick Henley and the Val-d'Or Foreurs will host Victoriaville.
Have a great week.
Windsor returns to action Thursday when they tangle with the Czech National Jr. Team. Also on Thursday, Gregg Sutch and Mississauga will face the Steven Shipley-less Owen Sound Attack while Matt MacKenzie and the Calgary Hitmen open their exhibition run against Red Deer. Marcus Foligno and the Sudbury Wolves will make their pre-season debut on Friday against Barrie.
Friday night also marks the opening of the QMJHL regular season for a pair of Sabres prospects. Jerome Gauthier-Leduc and the Rimouski Oceanic will square off with Lewiston, while Cedrick Henley and the Val-d'Or Foreurs will host Victoriaville.
Have a great week.
Monday, September 6, 2010
9/5 recap: Shipley to the shelf
SabresProspects has learned that 6'2, 205-pound center Steven Shipley of the Owen Sound Attack could miss the remainder of the pre-season after breaking a finger in the first week of training camp. It's a tough start for the Sabres 2010 fourth round pick after reporting a day behind schedule. We'll keep tabs on the injury as details become available. The Attack opened their exhibition schedule without Shipley on Sunday, defeating Barrie by a 6-3 count.
In the WHL, Riley Boychuk suited up for Portland's third game in three nights, registering a slashing minor and a couple shots on goal as the Winterhawks lost a 3-2 shootout to Spokane. The 'Hawks will continue their pre-season next weekend with games against Everett and Kootenay.
Mark Pysyk was given the night off as Edmonton dropped a 3-2 decision to Medicine Hat. After reassigning a trio of 15-year olds, the Oil Kings will correct some mistakes in preparation for next weekend's exhibition set with Prince George.
Gregg Sutch did not play as Mississauga opened their exhibition season with a 5-3 win over the QMJHL's Rouyn-Noranda Huskies. Sutch, 6'2, 190 pounds, has spent the first week of split squad scrimmages skating on a line with Casey Czikas (NYI) and Justin Shugg (CAR). The Majors will next play at Owen Sound on Thursday.
Lastly Phillip Gogulla's return to the Cologne Sharks has started well, as the 2005 second rounder has a goal and two assists through the team's first two games. Gogulla is joined this season in Cologne by ex-Sabres Mike Card and Adam Dennis. Card is +2 for the Sharks while Dennis opened the season with a shutout.
In the WHL, Riley Boychuk suited up for Portland's third game in three nights, registering a slashing minor and a couple shots on goal as the Winterhawks lost a 3-2 shootout to Spokane. The 'Hawks will continue their pre-season next weekend with games against Everett and Kootenay.
Mark Pysyk was given the night off as Edmonton dropped a 3-2 decision to Medicine Hat. After reassigning a trio of 15-year olds, the Oil Kings will correct some mistakes in preparation for next weekend's exhibition set with Prince George.
Gregg Sutch did not play as Mississauga opened their exhibition season with a 5-3 win over the QMJHL's Rouyn-Noranda Huskies. Sutch, 6'2, 190 pounds, has spent the first week of split squad scrimmages skating on a line with Casey Czikas (NYI) and Justin Shugg (CAR). The Majors will next play at Owen Sound on Thursday.
Lastly Phillip Gogulla's return to the Cologne Sharks has started well, as the 2005 second rounder has a goal and two assists through the team's first two games. Gogulla is joined this season in Cologne by ex-Sabres Mike Card and Adam Dennis. Card is +2 for the Sharks while Dennis opened the season with a shutout.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
9/4 Recap: Boychuk bangs as 'Hawks rally
In Saturday pre-season action, Riley Boychuk notched a late assist and provided a physical spark Saturday as Portland came back from a pair of four-goal deficits to earn a thrilling 6-5 overtime win over the OHL's Soo Greyhounds. With about eight minutes to play and the Winterhawks trailing 5-3, Boychuk broke down the wing and sent a pass towards the slot that was batted in by Spencer Bennett. The 'Hawks would strike again just :43 later to tie the game and carry momentum to the OT victory.
With Portland sitting a slew of regulars for the second straight night, Boychuk was quite active on a line opposite Oliver Gabriel (three goals in first two pre-season games) while also anchoring the top power play and penalty killing units. His checking energy was on point, especially in the third period when he delivered a few solid pops and created several scoring opportunities for the rallying Winterhawks. Portland will next take the ice on Friday when they face the Spokane Chiefs in Everett's pre-season tourney.
Also on Saturday, Mark Pysyk was left off the scoresheet as the host Oil Kings opened their exhibition schedule with a 5-4 loss to Swift Current. The Oil Kings skate away with the loss despite a dominating 53-22 shots on goal advantage. Edmonton will close out their weekend invitational tourney on Sunday against Medicine Hat.
Chilliwack's Kevin Sundher and Kamloops' Corey Fienhage both sat as the Bruins defeated the Blazers, 6-3.
In the OHL, Zack Kassian was scratched as Windsor opened the pre-season by playing to a 2-2 tie with Plymouth.
With Portland sitting a slew of regulars for the second straight night, Boychuk was quite active on a line opposite Oliver Gabriel (three goals in first two pre-season games) while also anchoring the top power play and penalty killing units. His checking energy was on point, especially in the third period when he delivered a few solid pops and created several scoring opportunities for the rallying Winterhawks. Portland will next take the ice on Friday when they face the Spokane Chiefs in Everett's pre-season tourney.
Also on Saturday, Mark Pysyk was left off the scoresheet as the host Oil Kings opened their exhibition schedule with a 5-4 loss to Swift Current. The Oil Kings skate away with the loss despite a dominating 53-22 shots on goal advantage. Edmonton will close out their weekend invitational tourney on Sunday against Medicine Hat.
Chilliwack's Kevin Sundher and Kamloops' Corey Fienhage both sat as the Bruins defeated the Blazers, 6-3.
In the OHL, Zack Kassian was scratched as Windsor opened the pre-season by playing to a 2-2 tie with Plymouth.
9/3 Recap: Fienhage blazing trail; Kassian on track
Corey Fienhage made his WHL pre-season debut on Friday, earning three assists as Kamloops rode a five-goal third period to an 8-3 victory over Chilliwack. Fienhage was a big piece of the winning surge with all three of his helpers coming at even strength in the final frame. Kevin Sundher earned a power play assist for the Bruins, who were outshot by a 49-33 margin. The two clubs will reconvene Saturday evening.
I know it's just the pre-season, and yes there's a major difference competing against 16-17-18's compared to the more experienced, stronger players of the WCHA, but it's worth noting that Fienhage's three-point effort in his first junior appearance is equal to his total output in 39 NCAA games with the North Dakota Fighting Sioux. It's particularly worth noting because it's clear that his development did not flatten despite inconsistent reps as an collegiate underclassmen.
For those wondering how Fienhage is faring his WHL transition, check out this quote from Blazer bench boss Guy Charron:
Elsewhere, Riley Boychuk did not play as Portland opened their exhibition schedule by defeating Seattle, 4-1.
The OHL exhibition schedule got underway Friday, with Sabres prospects potentially seeing their first action on Sunday. Good news is emerging out of Windsor as it appears that Zack Kassian is clicking early with a creative 17-year old Russian.
This is obviously good news for a Sabres organization in need of a bullying scoring presence. Kassian knows he has some things to work on while being counted on heavily for offence this season, but so far so good as the Spits head into Monday's pre-season opener.
After reporting to training camp a day late due to personal reasons, Steven Shipley arrived in Owen Sound on Thursday ready to roll. Word out of camp is that the 6'2 center was nagged by some undisclosed discomfort in Friday's intrasquad scrimmage that saw him briefly retreat to the dressing room in the third period before returning for action. Shipley and 2010 first rounder Joey Hishon (COL) are expected to carry the offensive pace for the Attack this season.
I know it's just the pre-season, and yes there's a major difference competing against 16-17-18's compared to the more experienced, stronger players of the WCHA, but it's worth noting that Fienhage's three-point effort in his first junior appearance is equal to his total output in 39 NCAA games with the North Dakota Fighting Sioux. It's particularly worth noting because it's clear that his development did not flatten despite inconsistent reps as an collegiate underclassmen.
For those wondering how Fienhage is faring his WHL transition, check out this quote from Blazer bench boss Guy Charron:
Corey Fienhage, who joined the Blazers after two seasons at the U of North Dakota, has been the talk of camp because the 6-foot-4, 200-pounder, a third-round pick by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2008 NHL draft, looks to be the real deal.
“There are a lot of things that have impressed me,” head coach Guy Charron said. “One is his attitude. He’s a very upbeat young man. He’s happy to be here. It hasn’t been a difficult adjustment for him towards his teammates or his teammates towards him. He’s a real team-oriented guy and that’s probably from the program he played in at North Dakota.
“He’s also very strong. We have to be excited to have a player like him in our lineup.”
Elsewhere, Riley Boychuk did not play as Portland opened their exhibition schedule by defeating Seattle, 4-1.
The OHL exhibition schedule got underway Friday, with Sabres prospects potentially seeing their first action on Sunday. Good news is emerging out of Windsor as it appears that Zack Kassian is clicking early with a creative 17-year old Russian.
Training camp is one big chemistry lab, but you don't need a university degree in the subject to see that there's something developing between Russian rookie Alex Khokhlachev and LaSalle native Zack Kassian.
Playing on a line together, the duo made the puck sing with some nifty passing in leading Team Red to a 5-1 win Thursday over Team Blue in the Windsor Spitfires' final intra-squad ga-me at the WFCU Centre.
The pair combined for seven points between them.
Kassian had two goals and an assist while Khokhlachev had two goals and a pair of helpers.
"I haven't clicked like that with anyone in my whole OHL career," Kassian said.
This is obviously good news for a Sabres organization in need of a bullying scoring presence. Kassian knows he has some things to work on while being counted on heavily for offence this season, but so far so good as the Spits head into Monday's pre-season opener.
He has looked every bit the NHL first-round pick that the Buffalo Sabres made him in the 2009 draft.
"It's huge for me," Kassian said of this season.
"Obviously, I've made a couple of big mistakes.
"But life is full of mistakes and I've learned a lot from them.
"I'm just working on being a better person and being a leader. I'm focused on what I have to do here and what I need to do to get a contract in Buffalo."
After reporting to training camp a day late due to personal reasons, Steven Shipley arrived in Owen Sound on Thursday ready to roll. Word out of camp is that the 6'2 center was nagged by some undisclosed discomfort in Friday's intrasquad scrimmage that saw him briefly retreat to the dressing room in the third period before returning for action. Shipley and 2010 first rounder Joey Hishon (COL) are expected to carry the offensive pace for the Attack this season.
Deja Goose: Boychuk arrives in top shape
When the Sabres drafted Riley Boychuk this past June, there was one obvious thought that came to mind: Goose 2.0.
After all here were the Sabres, ten years removed from selecting Portland power forward Paul Gaustad with the 220th pick, using another seventh rounder on a hard-nosed, 6'5 220-pounder from the WHL's Winterhawks.
Gaustad's commitment to strength and conditioning started as a junior, so much that the Portland training staff names its annual fitness award after the current Sabres grindmaster. Earlier this week, the similarities between the two role players continued as Boychuk earned his second straight Gaustad Fitness Award as the 'Hawks get ready for their 2010-11 campaign.
Both are known for their size and grit. The pair even share a February birth date. With all things considered, it seems that Boychuk is in line for a statistical breakout this season.
Paul Gaustad
1999-00 (age 17/18) 56GP 6-8-14 110 PIM
2000-01 (age 18/19) 70GP 11-30-41 168 PIM
2001-02 (age 19/20) 72GP 36-44-80 202 PIM
Riley Boychuk
2008-09 (age 17/18) 62GP 7-10-17 86PIM
2009-10 (age 18/19) 66GP 14-16-30 157PIM
2010-11 (age 19/20) ????
Like the Goose nearly a decade ago, Boychuk's third full season begins amid heightened expectations. The Winterhawks will have eight NHL draft picks on their roster, and with the suggestion made a few posts down that he could potentially double his numbers from a year ago, the expectation is that he'll contribute on many levels in what could be his final season in juniors.
After all here were the Sabres, ten years removed from selecting Portland power forward Paul Gaustad with the 220th pick, using another seventh rounder on a hard-nosed, 6'5 220-pounder from the WHL's Winterhawks.
Gaustad's commitment to strength and conditioning started as a junior, so much that the Portland training staff names its annual fitness award after the current Sabres grindmaster. Earlier this week, the similarities between the two role players continued as Boychuk earned his second straight Gaustad Fitness Award as the 'Hawks get ready for their 2010-11 campaign.
“I have to chase Riley out of the weight room,” said Campbell. “He’s real in tune with wanting to stay in shape and stay strong and sometimes he does too much. I have to keep my eye on him that way.”
For Boychuk’s part, winning the Paul Gaustad Fitness Award is fitting, as not only does he model his game after Gaustad, but has worked out with him in the offseason. As a Sabres draft pick, he’s also looking to one day become his teammate.
“He’s a great role model,” said Boychuk. “I think his style of play is similar to mine – all hard work. As a power forward you have to create room for your linemates. He’s a good role model for anyone to look up to.”
Both are known for their size and grit. The pair even share a February birth date. With all things considered, it seems that Boychuk is in line for a statistical breakout this season.
Paul Gaustad
1999-00 (age 17/18) 56GP 6-8-14 110 PIM
2000-01 (age 18/19) 70GP 11-30-41 168 PIM
2001-02 (age 19/20) 72GP 36-44-80 202 PIM
Riley Boychuk
2008-09 (age 17/18) 62GP 7-10-17 86PIM
2009-10 (age 18/19) 66GP 14-16-30 157PIM
2010-11 (age 19/20) ????
Like the Goose nearly a decade ago, Boychuk's third full season begins amid heightened expectations. The Winterhawks will have eight NHL draft picks on their roster, and with the suggestion made a few posts down that he could potentially double his numbers from a year ago, the expectation is that he'll contribute on many levels in what could be his final season in juniors.
Friday, September 3, 2010
9/2 Recap: Gauthier-Leduc creates as Q pair ready for openers
Real quick update here as a pair of Sabres QMJHL prospects closed out their pre-season schedules on Thursday...
Jerome Gauthier-Leduc posted a pair of power play assists including one on the game winning goal as Rimouski edged Bathurst, 7-5. The 6'2 rearguard also registered a game-high nine shots on goal to help give the Oceanic a 33-27 edge. JGL finished the exhibition season with a goal and two assists in four games. The Nics open the regular season Friday in Lewiston.
Cedrick Henley finished the night -1 with a game-best four hits as Val-d'Or defeated Montreal 4-3 in a shootout. The 6'5 Henley, who did not get a shot on net in the contest, was stopped by Junior netminder Etienne Marcoux in the eighth round of the shootout. The Foreurs will kick off the regular season on Friday when they host Victoriavile.
More on Kassian, Fienhage, and others when I get off the course.
Jerome Gauthier-Leduc posted a pair of power play assists including one on the game winning goal as Rimouski edged Bathurst, 7-5. The 6'2 rearguard also registered a game-high nine shots on goal to help give the Oceanic a 33-27 edge. JGL finished the exhibition season with a goal and two assists in four games. The Nics open the regular season Friday in Lewiston.
Cedrick Henley finished the night -1 with a game-best four hits as Val-d'Or defeated Montreal 4-3 in a shootout. The 6'5 Henley, who did not get a shot on net in the contest, was stopped by Junior netminder Etienne Marcoux in the eighth round of the shootout. The Foreurs will kick off the regular season on Friday when they host Victoriavile.
More on Kassian, Fienhage, and others when I get off the course.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Camp Update: Kassian still strong; Foligno to lead pack?
Time for a brief hump day cruise through the CHL camps...
I really want one of those bobbleheads. Any Edmonton-area readers want to hook me up?
Staying in the WHL, all reports are suggesting that Corey Fienhage is starting off his Kamloops playing days on the right foot. After being one of the more impressive rearguards in the camp’s opening scrimmage, Fienhage kept his momentum going on Tuesday with two goals and an assist in Team White’s 10-8 win over Team Blue.
To the surprise of no one, Zack Kassian outperformed his Windsor teammates with 38 reps of 155 pounds on the weight bench as the Spits launched their 2010-11 season with their annual round of fitness testing. So essentially he bench pressed Paul Byron nearly 40 times. The 6'3, 215-pound ox posted the same exact number of 155 pounds last season with Peterborough.
After yesterday’s random tweet on the topic, the Sudbury Star’s Scott Haddow makes his case for why Marcus Foligno should be the next captain of the Wolves. I said it back at prospect camp – the kid has all the elements of being a gritty heart and soul letter-wearer down the road for the Sabres. It’s that warrior mentality that makes me think that a team would pay an arm and a leg to get him if the Wolves bow out of contention. Again, it’s too early and likely too difficult for Sudbury to entertain the thought.
More to come...
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