SHEA WEBER LEAVES CAMP A BETTER MAN
Carolina
When Shea Weber was chosen to represent Carolina in the latest defensive camp, he did so with a slight chip on his shoulder. Weber, 20, has been in coach Craig Hartsburg's dog house throughout much of the season for his passion to over commit offensively. The decision to send Weber to camp could have had a negative effect, but Weber swallowed his pride and instead listened to the teachings. The results seem to show Weber as a better player.
"I have wanted Shea to listen all season long," said Hartsburg. "He is a fabulous player and he has a ton of upside, but in order to be a good defenseman, you need to be defense first and he was not. I think this opened his eyes a bit."
Weber, who is one of the better point getters on the Canes blueline this season, has since admitted his lack of desire to stay strong in his own end.
"When the points are rolling in, you tend to forget what is important," said Weber. "I think that during the camp, I got an idea of what it takes to make the jump to the next level. I feel that I am more complete now."
Weber, a much needed right handed shot, has been touted as an excellent passer with mobility and strength. He was always lacking that defensive presence however. Time will tell if the camp paid off as it seemed to have.
When Shea Weber was chosen to represent Carolina in the latest defensive camp, he did so with a slight chip on his shoulder. Weber, 20, has been in coach Craig Hartsburg's dog house throughout much of the season for his passion to over commit offensively. The decision to send Weber to camp could have had a negative effect, but Weber swallowed his pride and instead listened to the teachings. The results seem to show Weber as a better player.
"I have wanted Shea to listen all season long," said Hartsburg. "He is a fabulous player and he has a ton of upside, but in order to be a good defenseman, you need to be defense first and he was not. I think this opened his eyes a bit."
Weber, who is one of the better point getters on the Canes blueline this season, has since admitted his lack of desire to stay strong in his own end.
"When the points are rolling in, you tend to forget what is important," said Weber. "I think that during the camp, I got an idea of what it takes to make the jump to the next level. I feel that I am more complete now."
Weber, a much needed right handed shot, has been touted as an excellent passer with mobility and strength. He was always lacking that defensive presence however. Time will tell if the camp paid off as it seemed to have.
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