Brian Huddle: Czech on the Rise: Radek Faksa

With Kitchener being here last weekend, I did notice young Faksa, but it just made me realize how much I like "the other" Catenacci. He's a warrior, small sure, but a little battler and he plays the game the way I'd want my kids to play. Respectful and honest.

With Kitchener being here last weekend, I did notice young Faksa, but it just made me realize how much I like "the other" Catenacci. He's a warrior, small sure, but a little battler and he plays the game the way I'd want my kids to play. Respectful and honest.
- Lohaus

He was money against London last night. Him and Faksa were giving London fits in their own zone, forechecking hard and controlling the puck down low. It really hurt London having Harrington and Maatta out, and Kitchener capitalized on that.

The JLC started emptying halfway through the 3rd.

He was money against London last night. Him and Faksa were giving London fits in their own zone, forechecking hard and controlling the puck down low. It really hurt London having Harrington and Maatta out, and Kitchener capitalized on that.

The JLC started emptying halfway through the 3rd.
- Brian Huddle

Thats a shame...

Thats a shame...
- Lohaus

Was good for me... got to steal people's seats. The only thing I dislike about London is trying to find a perch to watch the game from. The pressbox gets over run by the NHL scouts, so us other guys have to search for empty seats or stand in the "access seating" box, behind season tix holders.

Was good for me... got to steal people's seats. The only thing I dislike about London is trying to find a perch to watch the game from. The pressbox gets over run by the NHL scouts, so us other guys have to search for empty seats or stand in the "access seating" box, behind season tix holders.
- Brian Huddle

aww muffin. I feel bad for you and your free ticket.

is he a winger then?

is he a winger then?
- Cpilc

Yes, but he can also play center.

Can't wait for the 2013 draft.

I've watched him play twice; he reminds me of Ryan Smyth. I could definitely see him going in the 10-15 range if he keeps up this level of play. He's got a good mix of size and skill.

Yes, but he can also play center.
- Lohaus

If he plays Center i could see buffalo being interested in him

aww muffin. I feel bad for you and your free ticket.
- Lohaus

Shush, lol. I have to take down notes!

Kitchener is going to be tough now that Murphy has got going again...


Coda Gordon will be the steal of the draft. Just like Cody Eakin was.

As of right now Buffalo would draft higher and look at someone like Alex Galchenyuk or Brendan Gaunce.

As of right now Buffalo would draft higher and look at someone like Alex Galchenyuk or Brendan Gaunce.
- scottthesignwizard

I really get the feeling Galchenyuk is going to drop and 5 years from now some scouts are going to lose their jobs because of it.

He could I guess it depends on how he does when he returns

He could I guess it depends on how he does when he returns
- scottthesignwizard

I believe he hit the ice for the first time since his surgery yesterday (maybe Brian can confirm that). I don't think he'll be close to playing at the level one could expect. I think the only way to evaluate him is based on last year. He's got off the chart skill and he does things at a high level of speed. Like I said, people will frown on the injury, and i'm sure he'll drop, but at this point I stand by what I said. He's a special player.

Maybe Blue Jackets can go on a win streak and Buffalo can slide to top pick to get his team mate. OMG the kid is his name Nail's

Maybe Blue Jackets can go on a win streak and Buffalo can slide to top pick to get his team mate. OMG the kid is his name Nail's
- scottthesignwizard

What sucks is Sarnia is here in Ottawa on Friday and both kids are out. Boo!

I believe he hit the ice for the first time since his surgery yesterday (maybe Brian can confirm that). I don't think he'll be close to playing at the level one could expect. I think the only way to evaluate him is based on last year. He's got off the chart skill and he does things at a high level of speed. Like I said, people will frown on the injury, and i'm sure he'll drop, but at this point I stand by what I said. He's a special player.
- Lohaus

Yea, he skated yesterday. Have been on the phone back and forth with Sarnia trying to get a chance to talk to DeAngelo.

Can't wait for the 2013 draft.
- AdamFrench

Why? Pheonix won't be a team by then, and if they are there draft pick will just refuse to sign with them...

Sorry French Horn, that was rude of me.

Why? Pheonix won't be a team by then, and if they are there draft pick will just refuse to sign with them...

Sorry French Horn, that was rude of me.
- wolfos412

Oh snap...
and the answer to the question in your location is... not in the white house.

Oh snap...
and the answer to the question in your location is... not in the white house.
- Lohaus

Ahahaha! Niceee

Why? Pheonix won't be a team by then, and if they are there draft pick will just refuse to sign with them...

Sorry French Horn, that was rude of me.
- wolfos412

poop just got real

Who do you think BB takes considering his pick is from 15 to say 20?