LHD Olen Zellweger: Zellweger spent much of the camp playing on the right side as a lefty, and I thought he handled it well considering he was also the youngest defenceman invited by the under-20 program. The skating is the skating. He can pick up his stick in his forward stride, but he otherwise flies through the neutral zone to lead rushes and has the ability to spin off pressure and create with his feet. He also played feistier than usual and rose to the challenge against some more advanced players physically, battling for pucks and keeping a lot of plays alive. He flashed a silky first touch, too, regularly catching difficult passes mid-stride into a planned movement or a cross-ice pass.
C Mason McTavish: McTavish was noticeable throughout, with a trio of assists and a pair of goals (including one that showcased his NHL shot). He really wants to use his shot from the faceoff circle on the power play, occasionally to his detriment, but that was my only real criticism with the way he looked. He also showed some impressive soft skill at times too, finding his way through traffic with quick dekes under sticks instead of always looking to play a power game.
