CANES ROOKIE CAMP DISPLAYS DOGGED BATTLE WITH KIDDY LEFT WINGS
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With the rookie camp under way in Raleigh, the Hurricanes looked on. Of key interest was a solid battle for what could possibly be the last left wing spot on the opening day roster.
The combatants?
Nigel Dawes, the dimunitive forward who's nose for the net and pure heart over shadow his lack of size. Dawes, 21, is an offensive catalyst who can shoot the puck as quick as any at camp and is relentless in driving the net.
Igor Mirnov, the slick Russian star, has also provided a lot of pop for the dollar. Mirnov, 22, has an aggressive side to his game and is a stand out skater already.
Sergei Mozyakin, the talented Russian, has excessive wheels and finds holes in the defense with the best of them. Mozy has achieved a lot in a short career and has displayed his talents, even at a high level of speed.
While the trio are all offensive upside types of kids, the Canes recognize that their depth at the position will likely lead to little gravy time on special teams for any of the three.
"Right now, we look deep at that spot," said head coach Joel Quenneivlle. "Of the three, it seems that Mozyakin has the upper hand, based solely on speed. He moves well in traffic and he can find the man. Dawes will be heading to a skating camp later in the season, but right now, his offensive talent shines above the others. I need him faster though. Mirnov does all the right things. He is aggressive on the puck and is shifty. I think he needs work in his own end though. He does not really see the play develop form a defensive side of things."
With the talented trio battling it out, the Canes no doubt have a lot of options. Look for a heated battle with Ryan Getzlaf and Junior Lessard for the last right wing spot as well.
With the rookie camp under way in Raleigh, the Hurricanes looked on. Of key interest was a solid battle for what could possibly be the last left wing spot on the opening day roster.
The combatants?
Nigel Dawes, the dimunitive forward who's nose for the net and pure heart over shadow his lack of size. Dawes, 21, is an offensive catalyst who can shoot the puck as quick as any at camp and is relentless in driving the net.
Igor Mirnov, the slick Russian star, has also provided a lot of pop for the dollar. Mirnov, 22, has an aggressive side to his game and is a stand out skater already.
Sergei Mozyakin, the talented Russian, has excessive wheels and finds holes in the defense with the best of them. Mozy has achieved a lot in a short career and has displayed his talents, even at a high level of speed.
While the trio are all offensive upside types of kids, the Canes recognize that their depth at the position will likely lead to little gravy time on special teams for any of the three.
"Right now, we look deep at that spot," said head coach Joel Quenneivlle. "Of the three, it seems that Mozyakin has the upper hand, based solely on speed. He moves well in traffic and he can find the man. Dawes will be heading to a skating camp later in the season, but right now, his offensive talent shines above the others. I need him faster though. Mirnov does all the right things. He is aggressive on the puck and is shifty. I think he needs work in his own end though. He does not really see the play develop form a defensive side of things."
With the talented trio battling it out, the Canes no doubt have a lot of options. Look for a heated battle with Ryan Getzlaf and Junior Lessard for the last right wing spot as well.
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