Yeah, I do like what I saw of the three 08's this early. It's only preseason, but you can already see a bit of what you're getting going forward.
I've learned that Headrick plays a fearless game. I did notice today he's not afraid to "chirp it up" a bit too. He did that to a vet that was 3 years his senior as they skated to the bench.
Bilecki's play was like a 3-game crescendo to me - if that means anything. His first couple of shifts in game one - maybe not so memorable. But it seemed to me, in no time he had kept building up his confidence to the point that today he was making plays that made me wonder if he had switched jerseys with a non-rookie. Mind you it did cost him a couple of times - especially later in the game today when fatigue appeared to be setting in on the team, but best to figure out your limits now in preseason. There could very well be times he'll be reminded to rein it in a bit.
As for Cameron, I was surprised at his willingness to use his big body to be physical. The rest of his attributes have already been mentioned here. I really see promise in this kid's overall game looking out into the future.
Like I mentioned before, this past draft couldn't match 2023. But still, I can't wait to see these three guys in a couple years from now.
Can't get too excited after three games though. Some big names were missing. Glad to at least see Misa play. He's going to have one heck of a year. As for today, the Bulldogs are going to look quite different by the beginning of the season. Today missing, Lardis, O'Brien and of course Vanacker - just a few off the top of my head. Did O'Donnell only get one shift and gone? Disappointing. I noticed they had Runco playing wing...perhaps as a result.
