Was at camp again today: I already posted the coolest parts of my time there but I will point out some more things about the actual camp itself: Mostly just stayed for Group A.
1. Gavin Brindley is going to be a fan favorite. He takes no drills off. He takes no prisoners (Even against Fantilli). Competitive as hell. He went through a stretch where he was throwing the body in the compete drills. Little ball of hate, I really like him. Can pick a corner too.
2. LDBB has good traits but nothing really stands out to me. He's a fine skater, but not blowing you away. He's a good shot, but nothing outstanding.
3. Fantilli is a sniper. Absolute bomb of a snap shot and wrist shot. Was making defenders look silly in 1on1 drills. Better defensively than I thought (At least in individual battle drills.)
4. Our goalies in the pipeline need some work. Especially the new swedish kid. All eyes are on the forwards (as they should be) but we definitely have a weakness in our system there.
5. Svozil skated on his own. Nothing too tough. But it was good to see him. Would have to think he'll be fine for main camp.
6. Jordan Dumais has all the offensive tools you want. He put defenders through spin cycles trying to keep up and check with him. Incredible shot (Right there with Fantilli) and didn't shy away from the physical play (in camp.) Love the prospect.
7. Last drill of the day was a team compete drill. Goalies on each side (from inside the blueline). 2 on 1's. Team white vs blue. Whoever scored first won and the losers had to skate line touches. Was very competitive. Team White (with Fantilli) won easily the first time. Team Blue had to skate. Then Team Blue won (with Dumais) and white had to skate. They had to do a championship round and Team Blue won. They went crazy and were celebrating together and barking at Team White when they had to do the losing line touches. Was high compete.
Can't make it to the Prospects Game tomorrow. Hopefully there are a lot of clips. Was a fun camp.
