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Malc
07-13-2009, 01:57 PM
By Tim Schmitt, Niagara Gazette

The signing of Steve Montador means 2008 first-round pick Tyler Myers doesn’t have to be ready to step into the Sabres lineup just yet — and that’s probably a good thing.

Myers has all the tools, and the 6-foot-6 rearguard has great wheels with a reach that makes coaches drool. He emerged as the season played out in the Western Hockey League, leading Kelowna to a Memorial Cup appearance.

That said, his camp was average. Myers found himself off-balance against forwards who probably won’t ever sniff an NHL locker room. He is quick and has the skills to play in the league, but he didn’t look NHL-ready through many of the sessions.

Don’t be surprised if he starts the season back in Kelowna, although he’s got too many gifts to not be one of the team’s best players in the future. He better be. The team gave up on injury-prone Mike Funk and prospect Mike Card.

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