Do you guys think if we manage to get Burmistrov over you'll finally stop putting Sestito in the mock lineups ?
- golfingsince

To quote Benning:

Benning said Vrbata got the nod over Santorelli because he has been a more consistent scorer over a longer period of time

consistent?!! Vrbata has been in the league since 1887! for #$@#$ sakes. Santorelli is just hitting his stride so there is no comparison to be had

That's tough to do without a high draft pick. And it looks like Benning is building this squad to make a run at the 8th seed.
- AlexF

Interesting that Kenins isn't listed, I would of thought after an impressive camp last year and a decent Olympics he would be invited. Maybe too old ?

Virtanen also listed but doubt he is healthy.
- belcherbd

I believe that prospects have to pay their own way to this camp, expect to see him in September for the real one.

Your family dinner last night?
- Iggysbff

Horvat was a stud in the faceoff circle in the OHL
- Mungo

Ya but I dont see many spots up for grabs for young guys unless Benning moves some vets.

Sedin Sedin Vrbata
Burrows Bonino Kassian
Higgins Richardson Hansen
Sestito Matthias Dorsett

Hopefully Sestito is in Utica and that opens up a spot for Jensen who IMO should be playing with the Sedins. I also think this organization will give Vey every chance to make this roster and can't see him filling a role on the 4th line.

forget 3rd line I bet he is 2nd line C by October and would be 1st C if Kessel didn't need his BFF Bozak so much.

Actually looking at Toronto's C depth just made me feel a lot better.
- belcherbd

Kadri will be 2C (unless he's traded).

Ya but I dont see many spots up for grabs for young guys unless Benning moves some vets.

Sedin Sedin Vrbata
Burrows Bonino Kassian
Higgins Richardson Hansen
Sestito Matthias Dorsett

Hopefully Sestito is in Utica and that opens up a spot for Jensen who IMO should be playing with the Sedins. I also think this organization will give Vey every chance to make this roster and can't see him filling a role on the 4th line.
- belcherbd

It has to happen, it makes no sense otherwise. Burrows, Higgins, Hansen, Lack and maybe Tanev.

I realize I've been pretty negative on the FA signings, but things could be worse, they could have spent $25m on Brooks Orpik.

I realize I've been pretty negative on the FA signings, but things could be worse, they could have spent $25m on Brooks Orpik.
- 1970vintage

or $22 million on Vinny Lecavalier

GROAN!

I believe that prospects have to pay their own way to this camp, expect to see him in September for the real one.
- 1970vintage

I thought that was only for NCAA guys but I could be wrong and I am certainly too lazy to look it up. He also has been playing in a pro league ( again too lazy to try and find his salary) so he should theoretically be able to afford it.

Either way I hope we see him at some point in Utica this year I liked his game a lot in Sochi and had a decent year for the champions Zurich in the top swiss league ( 25 pts in 39 games +15).

I realize I've been pretty negative on the FA signings, but things could be worse, they could have spent $25m on Brooks Orpik.
- 1970vintage

My fav signing of Free Agent Frenzy!

... imagine how valuable that makes Edler, Hamhuis & Bieksa as TDL trading chips

I thought that was only for NCAA guys but I could be wrong and I am certainly too lazy to look it up. He also has been playing in a pro league ( again too lazy to try and find his salary) so he should theoretically be able to afford it.

Either way I hope we see him at some point in Utica this year I liked his game a lot in Sochi and had a decent year for the champions Zurich in the top swiss league ( 25 pts in 39 games +15).
- belcherbd

Capgeek has him listed to play for utica this year!?

Ya but I dont see many spots up for grabs for young guys unless Benning moves some vets.

Sedin Sedin Vrbata
Burrows Bonino Kassian
Higgins Richardson Hansen
Sestito Matthias Dorsett

Hopefully Sestito is in Utica and that opens up a spot for Jensen who IMO should be playing with the Sedins. I also think this organization will give Vey every chance to make this roster and can't see him filling a role on the 4th line.
- belcherbd

This is a nice signing!
Along with Miller, this team is a winger & a defenseman away from being back to competing, (or much closer anyway).

Capgeek has him listed to play for utica this year!?
- AustrianCanuck

He has a contract if he plays in NA but I'm not sure thats how that works. Didn't Jensen and Rodin have the same thing and maybe Bill Sweatt as well ?

I do know he is not listed on the Zurich Roster currently.

http://www.zsclions.ch/home/team/kader/kaderliste/

although 87 kg of female genitaliai, Luca is listed.......

Edit. outrageous C.u.n.t.i is the mans name (frank)ing sensorship

That's tough to do without a high draft pick. And it looks like Benning is building this squad to make a run at the 8th seed.
- AlexF

True - but there is evidence that you can get a number one center outside of a top five pick. Don't get me wrong I totally agree with you, but these number one centers were taken later. Out of the current 16 playoff teams, last year, seven guys were later "ish" picks.

Getzlaf - 19th overall
Pavelski - 7th round
Kopitar - 11th overall
Backes - 2nd round
Bergeron- 2nd round
Giroux - 22nd overall
Datsyuk - 6th round

$5m for 10-20 points.
- AlexF

So he will help get you an 70-80 point season.

To quote Benning:

Benning said Vrbata got the nod over Santorelli because he has been a more consistent scorer over a longer period of time

consistent?!! Vrbata has been in the league since 1887! for #$@#$ sakes. Santorelli is just hitting his stride so there is no comparison to be had
- Zogg

Santorelli was given a last chance to extend his (frank)in career last year with the Canucks, no one wanted him...get real. The Jets waived him. I like the guy but he's a journeyman that we have plenty of.

He has a contract if he plays in NA but I'm not sure thats how that works. Didn't Jensen and Rodin have the same thing and maybe Bill Sweatt as well ?

I do know he is not listed on the Zurich Roster currently.

http://www.zsclions.ch/home/team/kader/kaderliste/

although 87 kg of female genitaliai, Luca is listed.......

Edit. outrageous C.u.n.t.i is the mans name (frank)ing sensorship
- belcherbd

Just read some swiss media stuff. He will definitely play in NA this season.

Any source?
- Zogg

I think that came from Botchford, whatever that source is worth...

I believe that prospects have to pay their own way to this camp, expect to see him in September for the real one.
- 1970vintage

Only college prospects that plan to go back to college...I think?

I thought that was only for NCAA guys but I could be wrong and I am certainly too lazy to look it up. He also has been playing in a pro league ( again too lazy to try and find his salary) so he should theoretically be able to afford it.

Either way I hope we see him at some point in Utica this year I liked his game a lot in Sochi and had a decent year for the champions Zurich in the top swiss league ( 25 pts in 39 games +15).
- belcherbd

I believe he would be a great replacement for Hansen, as early as next season. Good speed, tenacious on the fore check, plays a grittier NA style than most europeans.

Just read some swiss media stuff. He will definitely play in NA this season.
- AustrianCanuck

Interesting the Comets are getting quite a influx of players this offseason.

Shinkaruk, Gaunce, Fox, Vey (perhaps), Jeffery, Kenins, Markstrom (perhaps). Green must be stoked considering how he turned around a pretty untalented team last year. O'Reilly and Biega returning is huge as well.

Only college prospects that plan to go back to college...I think?
- LeftCoaster

yeah maybe that's the case, was only guessing.

Edit - yeah, you're right.

Q: Can I attend an NHL team's summer development camp?

A: NCAA players may attend NHL summer development camps, or prospect camps, but must pay their own way (transportation, lodging, food, etc.).

- See more at: http://collegehockeyinc.c.../faq#sthash.gHkrKW88.dpuf

My fav signing of Free Agent Frenzy!

... imagine how valuable that makes Edler, Hamhuis & Bieksa as TDL trading chips

- DrChristianTroy

I'll take back every bad thing I have ever said, or will continue to say if they move KB3 at the deadline for a 1st. If they can turn this current turd into McDavid or Eichel I'll be ecstatic!