Post by Wild74 on Aug 17, 2005 10:36:50 GMT -5
Still a bit slow on here, so here' some information that I found regarding Pineault, Bourque and Yandle at the US WJC Camp on Hockey's Future messageboard...
by Spectacular_Bid on August 13
"As far as I can tell from the box scores the leaders for the US were:
Bobby Ryan - 5 points (3 goals, 2 assists)
Kevin Porter - 5 points (2 goals, 3 assists)
Adam Pineault - 5 points (2 goals, 3 assists)
Jordan LaVallee - 5 points (2 goals, 3 assists)
Blake Wheeler - 4 points (3 goals, 1 assist)
Robbie Schremp - 4 points (2 goals, 2 assists)
Chris Bourque - 4 points (2 goals, 2 assists)
Taylor Chorney - 4 points (1 goal, 3 assists)
Other notables:
Phil Kessel - 3 points (1 goal, 2 assists)
Jack Skille - 3 (2 goals, 1 assist)
T.J. Oshie and Jim Fraser were the only fowards at the camp who did not record a point."
by FREE DENTAL CARE on August 15
"DEFENSEMEN:
I thought the defensemen were an especially talented group of skaters. I especially liked Thelen, Lee, Chorney, and Yandle. Of this group, I think Thelen has the best NHL potential (at this time).
FORWARDS:
This was an interesting group of players who all brought there own "specialties" to the camp. I thought the best of the bunch included Pineault, LaVallee, Bourque, and Wheeler. Pineault has a big shot, played with an edge, and worked well with everyone he skated with. He did take some bad penalties, but in doing so, managed to make room for himself. LaVallee was a pleasant surprise given his 4th round dfart selection. He has good size (big body) and is a smooth skater with good first-step quickness. He showed that his hands are good as well. He threw some big body checks, and some big elbows as well, but stayed penalty free. After watching him, I am still surprised he went so late in the draft. Bourque is very small (5'5"?), but strong on his skates and has a good scoring touch. He's not afraid to "ay on the lumber" either. Wheeler is a somewhat rough skater, but shows good agility when he gets going. Scored some nice goals with close in moves.
I came away with the impression that the players with the best NHL potential were Adam Pineault, Jordan LaVallee, and Blake Wheeler. "
and more by the same poster
on August 14
"These three guys were among the best forwards at the camp. Adam Pineault (Moncton) and Jordan LaVallee (Quebec) were tied for the lead in scoring with two other players (5 points) and Chris Bourque (Moncton) had 4 points. A good showing for the "Q" players at the camp. They started out on the same team (USA BLUE) and then Bourque was moved to the USA WHITE team for the last two games. These guys should be joined by other USA-born CHL players including Matt Lashoff (Kitchener), A.J. Thelen (Prinec Albert), Robbie Schremp (London), and Bobby Ryan (Owen Sound) on a strong USA team for the World Juniors."
on August 17
"I felt the Yandle was in the middle third of the defensemen at the U20 camp. He had moments where he looked really good and others where he tried to do too much with the puck or was out of position. As far as making the team is concerned, I have been reluctant to predict who would and would not be selected. There were probably 30-35 of the 42? players who could earn spots on the final team, depending on how the coaches wanted the team to look. There were many talented players at the camp."
by Spectacular_Bid on August 13
"As far as I can tell from the box scores the leaders for the US were:
Bobby Ryan - 5 points (3 goals, 2 assists)
Kevin Porter - 5 points (2 goals, 3 assists)
Adam Pineault - 5 points (2 goals, 3 assists)
Jordan LaVallee - 5 points (2 goals, 3 assists)
Blake Wheeler - 4 points (3 goals, 1 assist)
Robbie Schremp - 4 points (2 goals, 2 assists)
Chris Bourque - 4 points (2 goals, 2 assists)
Taylor Chorney - 4 points (1 goal, 3 assists)
Other notables:
Phil Kessel - 3 points (1 goal, 2 assists)
Jack Skille - 3 (2 goals, 1 assist)
T.J. Oshie and Jim Fraser were the only fowards at the camp who did not record a point."
by FREE DENTAL CARE on August 15
"DEFENSEMEN:
I thought the defensemen were an especially talented group of skaters. I especially liked Thelen, Lee, Chorney, and Yandle. Of this group, I think Thelen has the best NHL potential (at this time).
FORWARDS:
This was an interesting group of players who all brought there own "specialties" to the camp. I thought the best of the bunch included Pineault, LaVallee, Bourque, and Wheeler. Pineault has a big shot, played with an edge, and worked well with everyone he skated with. He did take some bad penalties, but in doing so, managed to make room for himself. LaVallee was a pleasant surprise given his 4th round dfart selection. He has good size (big body) and is a smooth skater with good first-step quickness. He showed that his hands are good as well. He threw some big body checks, and some big elbows as well, but stayed penalty free. After watching him, I am still surprised he went so late in the draft. Bourque is very small (5'5"?), but strong on his skates and has a good scoring touch. He's not afraid to "ay on the lumber" either. Wheeler is a somewhat rough skater, but shows good agility when he gets going. Scored some nice goals with close in moves.
I came away with the impression that the players with the best NHL potential were Adam Pineault, Jordan LaVallee, and Blake Wheeler. "
and more by the same poster
on August 14
"These three guys were among the best forwards at the camp. Adam Pineault (Moncton) and Jordan LaVallee (Quebec) were tied for the lead in scoring with two other players (5 points) and Chris Bourque (Moncton) had 4 points. A good showing for the "Q" players at the camp. They started out on the same team (USA BLUE) and then Bourque was moved to the USA WHITE team for the last two games. These guys should be joined by other USA-born CHL players including Matt Lashoff (Kitchener), A.J. Thelen (Prinec Albert), Robbie Schremp (London), and Bobby Ryan (Owen Sound) on a strong USA team for the World Juniors."
on August 17
"I felt the Yandle was in the middle third of the defensemen at the U20 camp. He had moments where he looked really good and others where he tried to do too much with the puck or was out of position. As far as making the team is concerned, I have been reluctant to predict who would and would not be selected. There were probably 30-35 of the 42? players who could earn spots on the final team, depending on how the coaches wanted the team to look. There were many talented players at the camp."