Training Camp

[bookjones]

The media never allows them to keep their Yaps shut. I hear ya, but it won't do any good.



Maybe he was fine and the symptons returned? They'd never say that though. Either way he'd be starting in Rockford there just isn't any room for him.

Agreed. When he missed the entire second half of Rockford's last season I felt it likely set his development and just plain conditioning back. I have just assumed he'll play for the Hogs with maybe some call-ups here and there if his play there warrants it---to make this team otherwise from camp he'd have to have made extraordinary strides and do extraordinary things to impress to combat 8+ mos of non-play. Even knowing he's Rockford-bound I just want to see him play period just to see if he's healthy and see his game precisely because he's been out so long and because it was obviously a debilitating injury.

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

http://yfrog.com/o070965009j



Wow.... that was from today's scrimmages?

 

[mikita's helmet]

Well allrighty then?



He'll be nicely complimented by Lepisto.

They'd make a nice couple.

 

[R K]

Morin is practicing this morning.



Just might not have been able to pass the test. If you ask most players, concussion or not, the test is a *****.

 

[bookjones]

Morin is practicing this morning.



Just might not have been able to pass the test. If you ask most players, concussion or not, the test is a *****.

Thanks for the update RK. No contact I assume? Eh, I am not going to read anything into practicing---I am pretty sure he practiced in Lugano and he definitely did in Ontario last week for the Rookies Tournament. Hopefully he's able to finally get over the PCS symptoms sometime this fall and can get back to work in Rockford. He's so young and this was obviously such a bad concussion I want them to let it take as long as takes and ultimately I don't care how long he has to be gone---until he's certifiably 100% there is no point in taking ANY risks with their top forward prospect.

 

[R K]

He's not playing in the scrimmage. Kane is playing in the scrimmage. So much for him not being ready.

 

[chasman]

You going to be there on Friday ?

 

[R K]

I sold the first two preseason games. We'll be there for the Pens and the first three reg season games for sure.

 

[R K]

for those that want to figure out where the preseason practices are, I'm almost positive Johnny's is open to the public, while all the UC practices will be closed to the GP.



Just incase anyone wanted to see them practice without all the "hoopla" attached to yesterdays event.

 

[PatrickShart]

I know it was just a scrimmage..but how did a few new players look.



Montador? - outlet passing in particular?

Olesz? did he even play?

Brunette? puck support/smarts?

 

[R K]

First day's practice is hard to get a lot out of. Today and the next several will show how guys stand out and in what area's.

 

[PatrickShart]

Did Olesz even take the ice?



And I guess I could PM HF50 for a complete breakdown

 

[R K]

Yes, Olezs practiced yesterday. It was the first day he was cleared to play. He wore a brace on his knee.



HF50 might actually know something the entire practice was streamed on CBH.com.



Kaner scored two goals and had an assist in todays scrimmage. Guess hes ready.

 

[PatrickShart]

RK.



Please.



He doesn't need to watch. He lets the force guide him.

 

[R K]

Carcillo got in a fight with Shaw. He almost went with Bollig yesterday. He's going to be both frustrating and hilarious to watch.

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

Carcillo got in a fight with Shaw. He almost went with Bollig yesterday. He's going to be both frustrating and hilarious to watch.

That Shaw kid is nothing to **** with... gonna love him when he makes the big leagues.



Any other fights the last couple of days?



I heard Carcillo is doing his job out there... can't wait to see him play against people on the opposing team.

 

[R K]

Sassone tweeted tomorrows practice is at the UC. That will be closed to the General Public. Tuesday I would think only those playing in Saskatoon will go. Half the team will stay in Chicago.

 

[whiteevo]

holy shit i'm ready for hockey.



carry on.

 

[phranchk]

I wouldn't be surprised if they had a lot of united center practices with likely no basketball being played this season.

 

[R K]

It's possible although the UC has a ton of other stuff going on that need a floor.