Some random ramblings as we head into the beginning of training camp:
I like the Ryan Oulahen hire, must have missed the announcement earlier this summer. But here are 2 I would like more: former Battalion and NB area product Ken Peroff Asst Coach GUE, and Lee Jinman former Centennial, assigned to prospects only, both on and off the ice with SAG or FLT (can’t remember which).
Thanks to SNLDP for pointing out the presence of a pre-season roster, didn’t realize it existed. Is this the team for the upcoming season? I notice Coach said non-roster players will be sent home after camp, and since this is called a roster, maybe there will be no additions or subtractions. Personally I think we have enough 1 and 2 goal scorers, maybe it is time to move on from Patrick Brown and Kurtis Evans and give someone else a chance. It seems most teams treat this info. differently, some list returnees only, no draft choices, some have draft choices in the mix. The only 2 teams who approach it properly are SAG and OSH, each of these list 40-50 players with all the data, including how and when acquired.
Ryan O’Rourke (D, SSM) seems to be getting some early notice for the next NHL draft, 2nd round maybe. ‘Hounds took him at 20, maybe he might have been worthy of consideration at 9 instead of the Pacer. I know I should leave this one alone, but I can’t seem to.
A couple of executive moves by other teams caught my attention, Jeff Twohey to KGN and Marty Williamson to BAR. Not sure of the scope of these positions but they appear to be a layer of responsibility between GM and ownership. Colts have implemented a sports science department and Gens did a major reno to players’ area, very impressive. Don’t imagine any of these will come this way any time soon, but I like the addition of a strength coach by the Battalion.