Prospect and Conditioning Camp Preview
by Bob Wage on Jul 14, 2009 10:30 AM EDT
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The Carolina Hurricanes prospect and conditioning camp starts on Wednesday and four out of the ten players attending are invitees not affiliated with the club. Every year we preview the boys coming to camp, so once again let's take a brief look at each of the athletes on the roster.
34 Philippe Paradis 6'1, 196 C, LW
Of course, Paradis was the first pick in this year's draft by the Hurricanes. Last season, he scored 50 points in 66 games for the Shawinigan Cataractes of the QMJHL. He will return to his junior team next season.
37 Zac Dalpe 6'1, 180 C, RW
Dalpe was the second choice of the Canes in last year's draft. He attended conditioning camp last year and is coming back for round two. He is attending Ohio State and has to pay his own way to camp so that he does not break NCAA rules. Last season he had 13 goals and 12 assists as a freshman and will most likely be returning to the team again next season.
43 Brian Dumoulin 6'3, 197 D
Dumoulin was the second pick of the Canes in this year's draft. He is also paying his own way to camp and is scheduled to play for Boston College next season. The defenseman chipped in with 7 goals and 23 assists last year in the EJHL.
45 Matt Kennedy 6'2, 203 RW
Kennedy had 33 goals and 40 assists for the Guelph Storm last season. He also served as team captain and has a reputation as being a tough guy. The winger was another of the draft picks with size selected this year and he will be looked upon to contribute in Albany next season.
46 Matt Pistilli 6'2, 219 RW
Pistilli, who was never drafted, was signed to a three year contract as a free agent earlier this year. The right winger finished his junior career with 45 goals and 41 assists in 63 games and was a teammate of Paradis on Shawinigan this past season. He also chipped in with 20 points in 21 playoff games. This is another player who is expected to contribute in Albany this coming season.
70 Mike Murphy 5'11, 161 G
Murphy was drafted in the 6th round last season and has now won OHL goaltender of the year honors two years in a row. Most likely he will be paired with Justin Peters next year in Albany, but could end up with the Everblades in Florida. His record last season was 40-9-2.
51 Kai Kantola 6'1, 190 C
Kantola is a local product attending camp as a "collegiate invitee". At one time, it was thought that he might be the first player from the Triangle ever to be selected in the NHL draft. He was very highly rated by several scouting services, but it was never meant to be. He has played three years for Bowling Green and scored 12 goals and 6 assists in 36 games this past season. While his parents were born in Finland, Kantola grew up playing hockey in the Raleigh area and was on the Junior Hurricanes. He will be skating on very familiar ice at the Rec Zone and should feel right at home. A couple of years ago, Luke DeCock wrote a nice article about him here.
55 Beau Schmitz 5'10 185 D
Schmitz is here on a free agent try out and plays for the Peter Karmanos owned Plymouth Whalers. He scored six goals and had 31 assists in 66 games last season. The American born skater played for the USA National Team Development Program Under -17 Team. For an interesting Q&A, check out this link.
56 Scott Pitt 6'0, 175 F
Pitt played for Mercyhurst College last season and is here as a "collegiate invitee". He scored 15 goals and had 30 assists in 40 games. For more information, check out his bio here.
68 Michael McKenzie 6'0 190 Forward
McKenzie attends St. Lawrence University and is here on a free agent try out. Last season he had 16 goals and 18 assists in 38 games for the Saints and was their leading scorer. Check out his bio page here. If his face looks a bit familiar, it might be because he is the son of TSN's Bob McKenzie.
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My estimation does not count for much, but after just looking at his numbers in school it would seem like he has a lot of work ahead of him to make an NHL club. He is still very young though and a great effort in this camp would be a good place to start.
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not to mention he’d have to pick Carolina … he’s not the team’s property right now.
by Cory Lavalette on Jul 14, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Is he a free agent if he's still in school?
Or does he have to go undrafted again next year before his rights are up for grabs?
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jul 14, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
you can’t sign as a college player until you’re done playing. The NCAA rules you ineligible once you sign. Believe it’s a one-shot deal … you’re up for selection once as an NCAAer.
by Cory Lavalette on Jul 14, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Uh-oh.
Worst pic of Paradis yet. Come on, guys.
Is there any kind of ETA on Dalpe? He was one of the best freshmen in the NCAA last year. I know Dumolin is planning on probably spending at least three seasons in school.
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jul 14, 2009 12:47 PM EDT reply actions
Saw some talk that he might consider leaving after next year, but that’s all speculation.
by Cory Lavalette on Jul 14, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
what about this one?
I thought you said he was a cutie?
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Jul 14, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha...I did.
That’s more like it.
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jul 14, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Schmmitz' Karmanos ties go maybe even deeper than Chad's.
He was playing mites for the Compuware squad.
I also LOLed at this:
On the best advice he has been given…
"I’ve always been told to be humble, and I think I do a pretty good job of that."
Also, he has experience playing with Terry.
Other Q&A highlights:
On playing for the National Team Development Program…
"The NTDP was a great experience. It was a lot of fun going over seas, but it was different. It’s a lot different than home since you go to all the different countries and see their cultures. I have nothing bad to say about the program; I just thought coming to the OHL would be a great opportunity too. One difference between the NTDP and the OHL was my teammates. All the guys were the same age as me, so it was a little different in the locker room with stuff since nobody was singled out as being a rookie or vet."
On picking major junior over college…
"The OHL is more the NHL style of play. It’s more physical and the hockey that I need to get used to."
On his rookie year adjustments…
"It’s a lot faster play in the OHL compared to where I played last year. As a rookie I have a lot of things to learn and I’m still learning, but I think I’m making the adjustment. It’s fun."
On who he tries to model his game after…
"Brian Rafalski."
On what he should bring to the team…
"Offensive defenseman, jumping up in the play and getting back as soon as I can so they don’t score."
I do worry about this, though:
On what he’d be doing if he didn’t play hockey…
"I’d be sitting on the couch playing Xbox."
And this:
On what one thing he could not live without…
"Money."
LOL
He is also down with getting rid of offsides. I like that.
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jul 14, 2009 12:53 PM EDT reply actions
That Kennedy compilation is pretty beastly.
“Tough customer,” indeed.
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
Wow – I can see him fitting in quite well on Boychuk’s line, as his bodyguard – maybe 2012?
Might be a one-man coup de grace for the “Candy Canes” rep.
Is that what Lucic looked like a few years ago?
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Jul 14, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Kostopoulos???
AM640 in Toronto is reporting the Canes have signed Tom Kostopolous to a 3 year deal…I don’t see this anywhere else …has anyone else heard this???
Really!? A 30-yr old RW from the Canadiens. What does that say about Ruutu? I didn’t know we were in the market for a winger. I don’t see anything online either. I did see at yahoo sports that today the Habs announced they were cutting him loose (with a few other FA’s.
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Jul 14, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
seriously
For the reasons you just laid out, I was REALLY not sure I heard that correctly!!! And I seem to be the only one who heard it too…well, they said he’s going to be on for an interview, so I’ll keep listening, maybe I really DID misunderstand lol
I was out on the road when I got the tweet from the Hurricanes at 5:05. – boy oh boy Sunny, you scooped EVERYONE in Raleigh.
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Jul 14, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
A link!
I didn’t dream it!!
http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Andy-Strickland/Kostopoulos-Signs-In-Carolina/5/22129
wow
I’m still totally caught off guard. I’m …really surprised
I am surprised, but they didn’t pay all that much for him. He is a fun guy to watch play, IMO.
He isn’t gonna fill up the stat sheet, but honestly, I think we have the scoring talent already.
As long as this doesn’t preclude locking up Ruutu, I am all for this move.
Yep – I can’ believe 3-yr $2.75 (tot) is a replacement for Ruuts. Sounds like an Eaves or even Bayda type.
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Jul 14, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Goalies at Conditioning Camp
Who was the second goalie in the black gear and mask at the Conditioning Camp on Wednesday? Also, if that was Murphy with the yellow pads, he did not look nearly as good as he has in the past.
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