Islanders make first cuts; de Haan remains
by Dominik on Sep 18, 2009 2:49 PM EDT
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Katie Strang reports at Newsday/Isles Files: Forward Casey Cizikas (2009, 4th round) and defenseman Travis Harmonic (2008, 2nd round) were the first two cuts from camp. Junior teams are gathering now, so this is appropriate -- they each got in a little exposure and the rookie game. I'll update the camp roster here.
What I like about this is that this summer's other first round pick Calvin de Haan remains. He logged 21:05 with a goal and +1 the other night vs. the Oilers. I don't want them to rush his development by any means, but I do want him to stick around as long as possible to show me his hockey sense and get a taste of the big life, you know what I mean?
Any specific cuts you're expecting? It's okay if you have a family member or friend in camp -- you can tell us he's Mike Bossy reincarnated and we won't bite. Too much.
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That strange
I figured Hamonic might have deserved another look.
Dehaan played well in the last game. I still think his size is an issue right now and I would be concerned about rushing him into the NHL at this stage.
Looks like a fun player to watch. Look forward to catching tomorrow’s game.
To be honest I was actually more excited about this kid than I was Tavares. I like the thought of Tavares and that the Isles did the right thing by taking him but this kid has so much skill… I don’t believe that he is big enough to box out some of the PW’s that will be coming at him though and that is why we have the Sound Tigers.
It’s just a shame he couldn’t figure out how to put his hat on correctly before the photo was taken.
by metalcoconut on Sep 18, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, that’s why you keep a kid like that on the camp roster. Hold out hope that the coaches can teach him new hat-placement techniques… have the trainers work with him on building arm strength, vision, and coordination… and maybe, just maybe, he’ll learn to correctly place a hat on his head before Oct. 3 vs. the Pens.
I never noticed that before, and now it’s gonna bother me every time I see that picture. Dammit.
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I almost said on a stick, but that seemed a little harsh to me.
SHOOOOOOOT IT!!!! Anon
by burpchelischili on Sep 19, 2009 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions
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