Sorry I was gone so long. In between much Yote talking w/ the gang and picture taking , here is what I saw at yesterday’s camp…

Ollie Coyote did indeed sport a huge Joker-esque grin most of the practice, even during the drills. Serious indicator that the Joker may have found himself a home with these guys. The guy moves like a ghost, fluid, strong and barely even affected by speed runs and touch ups. When Donor arrived at 11:30 the 2 of them treated us to a fantasmic show. (they play like they grew up together and never stopped playing together) we are in for a awesome spectacle watching these magnificent athletes take each other to new levels. Honestly… simply magnifico

Winnick is back from completing his degree in summer school!!! woo hoo niiice job Dwin! Looks healthy, lean and fast and … well, good to defend his spot on the offence. (wish he’d find a good barber tho)

Lisin is still the benchmark of speed… the kid was barely costing and pretty much keeping up with the pack on all the skating conditioning runs. He appears to have added a couple of tricks to his arsenal as he tipped in a couple of shots from the defensemen.

Speaking of defensemen… Got my first look at Kurt Sauer today… and boy howdy is he ever an eye full. That is one big boy.

Much like the pistols that bear his name, Sig is going to be a very powerful weapon back there on the blue line. He skates very fluidly and has some superior passing skills (can’t wait to see some of those first outlet passes stun our opponents). Like many defensive types his shot could use some serious work as many of them went wide… Lisin was able to tip a couple of those bad boys in with very little effort though… so Sig may find himself w/ a few more points than usual if Lisin makes the team and they work on the same line.

PS ladies… that big blonde from St. Paul is very, very easy on the eyes… just sayin…

Jovo was havin a blast too, but that hair cut has to go. Buzzed down almost Jokinen short (picture razor stubble on crack), healthy and lean but definitely a bit rusty (JV was either practicing diving accross the ice or falling alot) but was fast *hey… he can move when he wants to*, lean and definitelyin top shape.

Telly looked even better than last year. Any body trying to take his spot from him is in for a serious battle. They better bring an invisible shield and a portable wall to get ahead of the Swedish Wolf this time. Nearly unstoppable down low, Telly was stonin folks during the scrimmage like they were shooting beach balls.

Also got my first look at Feds Flintstone… no really, the guy looks like a caveman. All burly and menacing.

But the guy can skate (contrary to popular opinion) this may also be a sleeper pick up.

GMDM has not been wrong much and if Feds can protect while serving the opposition goal keepers a couple of those wicked wristers I saw today… well, my belief in the DM will certainly be boosted to a whole nother level.

Players I knew on sight that were participating:
Fedoruk
Sauer
Ahnelov
Winnik
Lisin
Yandle
Jovanovski
Turris
Telly
Mclean
Doan
Jokinen

Players from other places:
Collins (sundogs)
Flynn (sundogs)
Khabibulin (blackhawks)

Players I’m not too sure were really them:

Federico, Matthew G 6-0 190 So. Scottsdale, AZ (PF Chang’s/Midget Major AAA)

MIA:
Boynton
Nash
Morris
Mueller
Boedker

Happy Birthday DMO!!!!

 

 

 

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