[nhl]827931[/nhl]29. Anthony Cirelli - Forward - Oshawa Generals
A tough guy for me to get a read on this year. When you're watching the Generals, he's not a guy that stands out because he's consistently had the opportunity to play with some fantastic players (like Michael Dal Colle). But he finds a way to reach the score sheet and do things to help his team win. His hockey sense is strong, as is his play away from the puck. I think the thing I have a tough time guaging is his offensive potential, because he doesn't play a ton with the puck on his stick. In 2008, I found it similarly difficult to gauge the potential of a young Windsor forward named Adam Henrique (because of the role he was asked to play). And he's turned out OK. Next year will certainly be telling for Cirelli.
Having watched him through minor hockey and junior, I am quite certain he won't be a good pro player.
Others have proven me wrong though.
Having watched him through minor hockey and junior, I am quite certain he won't be a good pro player.
Others have proven me wrong though.
We're at least a season away from making that decision I think, but I don't think Johnson moves. Frankly - Yzerman doesn't give seven year contracts to guys who he doesn't view as core, so I'm guessing that Johnson is here.does his progress make it easy for Tampa to move on from Johnson to save some cap?