Thoughts So Far

So it's almost 5 o'clock and we've barely had time to write today! Luckily I saw that some of you wanted to see rosters - so I got those typed in between running between the office, Blackbeard's Lounge and the coaches table.

So far, the players are looking good - some stand out more than others but it's only the first day.

The one thing I have noticed is that this camp is TOUGH. The coaches they have out on the ice (Jordan Parise, Paul Jerrard and Marty Wilford) are running the real deal out there. The player isn't getting a drill - they run it until he does. They're out there yelling, encouraging and skating right along the guys.

Both Ami Peled and Nick Cecere, defenseman from last year's teams, are on the ice skating with the teams. Ice time's hard to come by - so their taking full advantage of the chance to spend three days on the ice.

Right now the Jordan Parise is out on the ice with the goalies - not every camp do players get a chance to get one-on-one time with a professional goalie.

I'm really excited for tomorrow - as I'll be able to spend some more time watching the practices and games as the office isn't "officially" open.

Keep checking back!