Carolina Hurricanes Prospect Conditioning Camp Set For July 15-18

by Cory Lavalette on Jul 10, 2009 1:29 PM EDT

The Carolina Hurricanes announced the players, dates and times for their annual prospect conditioning camp, which will take place the second half of next week.

Philippe Paradis, Carolina's first-round pick in last month's entry draft, Zac Dalpe, a rising sophomore at Ohio State and a second-rounder in 2008, and two-time reigning OHL goaltender of the year Mike Murphy highlight the 10-player group.

The camp will run from Wednesday, July 15, through Saturday, July 18 with on-ice sessions at the RecZone beginning at 4:45 p.m., which will be open to the public. The sessions, according to the Hurricanes' release, will be led by Ron Francis, Kevin McCarthy, Tom Rowe and Tom Barrasso. The 10-player roster includes three 2009 draft picks: joining Paradis are second-round pick Brian Dumoulin (D, EJHL Junior Monarchs), and fifth-rounder Matt Kennedy (RW, Guelph Storm). Recently signed Matt Pistilli, an undrafted right wing out of Shawinigan (Paradis' QMJHL team), will also attend.

Free agents Kai Kantola (a Raleigh native who plays at Bowling Green University), Beau Schmitz (an undrafted defenseman with the Peter Karmanos-owned Plymouth Whalers), forward Scott Pitt (a rising junior at Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pa.), and forward Michael McKenzie (a rising senior and leading scorer at St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y.) round out the camp roster.

The camp is run by Hurricanes head athletic trainer/strength and conditioning coach Pete Friesen and will focus on physical training techniques and testing, motavational techniques, media training and proper eating habits, the release stated.

Bubba and I hope to attend a couple days each and speak to as many of the players as possible.

Here's a closer look at the roster.

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It’s too bad the Finns can’t make it.

Keep in mind, the roster is subject to change.

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by Bob Wage on Jul 10, 2009 1:41 PM EDT reply actions

What is the best hope for goalies Peters, and Murphy?

From what I’ve watched on youtube and read in online articles, Murphy is sensational. Is his best hope to be a back-up to Cam, or is it to become a great enough prospect to be traded to a team who needs him? How far away is he from playing for Albany?

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by Caniac Jack on Jul 10, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Murphy could play in Albany this year … it depends on who wins the starting job there. If Peters is going to carry the load, Murphy might be better off playing a lot of game with the Everblades in the ECHL than sitting in Albany.

I can tell you Murphy looked great at last year’s cond. camp and, IMO, was the best goalie at the Red-White game last year. But a couple viewings doesn’t make him a sure-fire NHLer. No position is harder to evaluate young than goalies. A guy like Leighton can dominate in the AHL and be a fringe backup in the NHL. Barrasso has done such a great job with Cam. If he can do the same with MM he could be something special. The thing is, MM is a lot diff. from any traditional goalie. He’s fun to watch, like Hasek and Tim Thomas, but you always wonder if the speed of the NHL game will be too much for a non-traditional guy.

This year is big for Murphy … we’ll learn a lot, I think.

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by Cory Lavalette on Jul 10, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks Cory

The youtubes of him are unreal. It’s hard to imagine someone unseating Cam but I guess it’s possible.

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by Caniac Jack on Jul 12, 2009 3:30 AM EDT up reply actions

I can’t believe I’m going to admit this but here goes: I’m most excited about Mike McKenzie attending the camp, b/c that means maybe, just maybe… his dad will drop in!!! sigh I heart Bob McKenzie :-)

by SunE on Jul 10, 2009 3:14 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

It’s okay dear. We all have a secret hockey crushes.

Let's go Canes!
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by Carolyn Christians on Jul 10, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Wasn’t he that “Take off you hoser, dude”?, Doug’s brother, yea that’s it!!

Sorry, yea, I kow I’m a dork!!

by Paladin6 on Jul 11, 2009 4:41 AM EDT up reply actions

Am I reading this right that only one Dman will be there? (Dumoulin) This may be naive on my part, but it seems like they might want to scrimmage a bit – if only because that’s about as the funnest thing for hockey players at any camp. Passing drills can only go so far.

And – Yes – too bad that some of the new Finnish guys can’t make it.

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by Carolyn Christians on Jul 10, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions

Unfortunately, they do not scrimmage full ice. They run a variety of drills, but not a normal scrimmage. Last year Michael Leighton showed up though so that they had goalies at both ends to shoot at. Not sure if he will offer that again this year.

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by Bob Wage on Jul 10, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Interesting...

Aren’t there usually more players from past years than this?

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by MichaelProcton on Jul 10, 2009 3:53 PM EDT reply actions

not many more. Last year I think they had 12 – 13.

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by Bob Wage on Jul 10, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions

K...

Just seemed to me there were fewer kids who were actually a part of our system than in years past.

Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.

by MichaelProcton on Jul 10, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions

i’m looking forward to seeing Dumoulin in some sort of action. was very excited when the Canes drafted him and found he’s going to Boston University where they crank out great defenders like it’s nobody’s business.

I plan on going next Wednesday and would like to hang out and make new Caniac friends! haha

by get_A_name on Jul 10, 2009 3:58 PM EDT reply actions

That picture up top of Paradis should have a caption that reads:
“I AM THE GREAT CORNHOLIO! I COME FROM LAKE TITICACA!”

One day I might actually act my age. Maybe.

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by wuffy on Jul 10, 2009 4:32 PM EDT reply actions

hahahahaha I have been thinking this every time I see that picture

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by DaleCooper on Jul 10, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions

the lack of a Ruutu signing is bugging me…….I really thought he’d be signed by now………

by TylerA7707 on Jul 10, 2009 4:43 PM EDT reply actions

Longer we wait kinda seems hopeless, he must not want to play for the canes as bad as everyone thought.

by canescup on Jul 10, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions

oh ye, of little faith!

If there’s one thing I’ve learned the last month: “Trust Rutherford”

Let's go Canes!
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by Carolyn Christians on Jul 10, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Actually, the I think the reverse is true

Folks smarter than me can correct me if I’m wrong, but by filing for arbitration Ruutu has committed to being a Hurricane next season. From this point forward I don’t believe he has any choice. He can either re-sign before the hearing, or he can accept the ruling from the arbitration hearing. The team, however, can reject the ruling after which he’d become a UFA.

Had he not filed for arbitration, he actually had more options to leave the team because there was the possibility another team could grab him with an offer sheet.

by Jamie Kellner on Jul 10, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions

As I'm aware...

He still can be signed to an offer sheet before an arbitration ruling happens.

Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.

by MichaelProcton on Jul 10, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions

nope, we had this discussion a few days ago. Once a player files for arbitration they are off the market and can not be given an offer sheet. Look back in the comments under the article where he first announces his filing, the exact verbage is in there. someone was nice enough to look it up.

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by Bob Wage on Jul 10, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Interesting.

That seems kind of strange.

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by MichaelProcton on Jul 11, 2009 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Open?

I read on the Canes announcement where media could sign up to come to the event, but I never got an answer if it was open to the public. Do you guys know anything?

by janeybell on Jul 11, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions

The Rec Zone on-ice events are definitely open to the public. I think the media requests are for all the other activities associated with the conditioning camp.

by Jamie Kellner on Jul 11, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions