Possible 20YOs and their chances
PRINCE GEORGE COUGARS 20 year old possibles and their chances....as I see them.
C/LW Eric Hunter: If he doesn't sign with the Rangers, the team will be built around Eric as its leader.
G Scott Bowles: Possibly tradeable for some youth. Solid goalie, but seems to have a need to be pushed and challenged. If Cyr is kept, look to see Scotty traded.
C Jared Walker: Second to Hunter, Walker is likely a shoe-in as a 20yo this season. Plays responsible hockey at both ends, and has good size. Not a liability on offense OR defense.
D Curtis Cooper: Depending on the Hunter/Bowles situations, Coops is fighting to stay in the mix as a 20yo. Defensively (usually) on his game, but foot speed and offensive touch haven't been there.
RW Jamison Orr: Will not be at training camp, even though not "officially" released as of yet. Doubtful that Jamison will play WHL again, and most likely will be back in tier 2 (Williams Lake most likely)
D Andy Rogers (signed, Tampa Bay): Signed by Tampa Bay, and will be at a minimum playing in the AHL. Tampa seemed really high on this guy, so I hope he's fully recovered and healthy going into Bolts camp.
RW Fred Wikner (signed, Sweden): Will not be back. IMHO Freddie was a disappointment last season. Never found the grit or the touch needed to make the switch from Euro hockey to WHL.
LW Cody McMullin: A long shot at best. Cody brought decent speed and work ethic to the team, but as a 20 he'd have to find sopmething more. Most likely going bck to tier 2, but possibly packaged with someone in an early trade.
I understand this is a rebuilding year, but come on boys!!
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