Comments on: Ten Top Storylines for Development Camp 2008

By: Are we putting too much pressure on Alzner? « the red skate

Are we putting too much pressure on Alzner? « the red skate — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:54:30 +0000

By: NS2NOVA

NS2NOVA — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:47:00 +0000

I’ll see you guys there Thursday through Saturday. Look for the guy taking photos and generally enjoying the cool environs.

By: Sombrero Guy

Sombrero Guy — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:39:33 +0000

You can always finish school. You’re window of opportunity to make an impact in the NHL is dependent upon how well he develops. If I were Joe Finley, i would go train and learn from the best coaches I could surround myself with. I suspect he’ll get better playing and learning in Hershy than in North Dakota.

By: pepper

pepper — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:49:27 +0000

I’ll be down there Thursday – Saturday. Hope to see some of you there!
I think I’d like to see Andrew Gordon dominate in these scrimmages.

By: pucksandbooks

pucksandbooks — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:32:55 +0000

VT – Given the dearth of piss-n-vinegar defenders in the org chart, I think we can fault him for remaining in school. It’s not like UND’s co-eds are a rival to UCLA’s, either. Bill Gates didn’t need college at all. It’s hurtin’ time, I say.

By: vt caps fan

vt caps fan — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:56:54 +0000

With all do respect, we can’t fault a kid for wanting to finish school. Yeah it might not be the best thing for him hockey wise, but we should never complain when someone decides to finish school then go pro.
Either way he wants to do this whether its now or after he finishes school, I wish Finley all the best.

By: J.P.

J.P. — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:17:16 +0000

I think that GMGM will essentially clarify that point to him at some point in the coming weeks, and he won’t be the first GM to urge one of his draft picks to ditch school and go pro, with success in those efforts ranging from none (see Jack Johnson and the ‘Canes) to significant (see Kyle Okposo and the Isles).
Reports on Finley that I’ve seen have varied in terms of his development, so I think GMGM would be wise to get the big fella’s tutelage a little more under his control.

By: Strikeman

Strikeman — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:58:52 +0000

I dont get Finley, if he wants a career in the NHL his best move would be to goto Hershey.

By: Gustafsson

Gustafsson — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:45:17 +0000

On Washington Post Live last week, GMGM mentioned that they’ll be talking to Finley to see if turning pro and forgoing his senior season may make more sense.

By: J.P.

J.P. — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:05:22 +0000

Great preview. No doubt plenty of stories to follow even if “The Return of Dan Kronick” isn’t one of them.
Looking forward to your dispatches.