Steve Tambellini on Ryan Stone

by Derek Zona on Sep 23, 2009 6:26 PM MDT

"He's had to work on his first (skating) step, which has held him back, but he's a determined, determined player. He plays hard, sometimes overmatched against bigger players, but he finishes checks. He's impressed the coaching staff."

--Steve Tambellini, on Ryan Stone

Tambellini also notes that Stone had the highest VO2 Max test result in camp - and everyone seems to be gushing about the kid. He's in shape [Hey Rob Schremp], he's working on his skating [Hey Rob Schremp], he's playing with grit [Hey Rob Schremp], and he's playing in difficult areas [Hey Rob Schremp].

He's earning his way on to the roster - good for him, bad for Steve MacIntyre, Rob Schremp and Robert Nilsson.

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I sense some skepticism about Rob Schremp.

by Benjamin Massey on Sep 23, 2009 6:40 PM MDT reply actions

No sir, not me. Pure happiness for Ryan Stone.

Pierre MacGuire would say at home “All you kids watching at home, THAT’S how you make it to the NHL!”

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by Derek Zona on Sep 23, 2009 6:58 PM MDT up reply actions

Given that hockey’s a game of 45-second maximal bursts (at least in theory), I wonder how he did on his Wingate test; I’m assuming that’s how NHL teams test anaerobic capacity.

But I agree, after seeing him in action last night, the kid’s NHL-ready or as near to it as you could expect. If he doesn’t make the roster, it won’t be his fault, put it that way.

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by Doogie2K on Sep 25, 2009 7:54 AM MDT reply actions

14th

His only shot is that 14th forward.

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by Derek Zona on Sep 25, 2009 11:11 AM MDT up reply actions

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