Prospects camp, Day 2
More of the same today. For the most part I just got a look at the goalies, which was good since I didn't get to see much of them yesterday. The four goalies in camp right now are...
Jonathan Bernier, last year's first-round pick who had a successful year in juniors. Bernier is still recovering from a nasty high ankle sprain. He actually suffered it in the playoffs but played through it for a few weeks, so the Kings have been taking it a little easier on him this week.
Jeff Zatkoff, a third-round pick of the Kings last year who had a strong season at Miami (Ohio) University.
Linden Rowat, who just turned 18 a couple weeks ago and was drafted by the Kings in the fifth round last month. Rowat had a 2.87 goals-against average with Regina of the WHL last season.
Mike Ouzas, who is the unknown wild card. Mike Futa of the Kings worked with Ouzas in Owen Sound of the OHL in 2005-06. Ouzas is 21 and played four seasons of juniors. He's an undrafted free agent who spent last season with the University of New Brunswick and had a 2.97 goals-against average. He's not one of the ``Rudys.'' He's a prospect brought in by the Kings to get a look.
It seems that most of the players skipped out while we were watching the goalies, but I was able to get Jonathan Bernier and Bill Ranford for interviews. I'll try to get those up here shortly. Again, for those interested, there's a full-squad practice today from 4-5 p.m. in El Segundo.
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Rich, there's a lot of conjecture [and trashing] about O'Sullivan on the boards right now. Can you clarify how you experienced his attitude and on-ice performance?
Guapo, I have not talked to him but I have read the same things you have. I am fairly certain that it is another group of people reading way too deep into things. Trying to get emoition and attitude out of plain text. Just my opinion. I, for one, will be giving Patty the benefit of the doubt.
I agree w/you, Ernest. People forget how much Cammy hate there was on the boards before he shut everyone up and showed that he was one of our cornerstones....