![]() ![]() “We have a pretty young corps and some great veteran guys, which gets you pumped for the season. “I’m excited to get into camp and get things going,” said Greig. The native of Lethbridge, Alberta, scored his first NHL goal on February 19, and played in 20 games with the Senators in 2022-23. Ridly Greig, selected 28th overall by the Ottawa Senators in 2020, was one of the players in attendance who remains focused on building off an impressive start to his NHL career. With training camp on the horizon and the new NHL season drawing ever closer, some players will look to increase the number of NHL games they played in during 2022-23, while others will look to have a strong camp and crack the lineup for the first time. ![]() “It’s been a great time, the two days, spending time with the other players. “You always look forward to getting out on the ice,” said Carlsson, who recorded 25 points in 44 games with Orebro HK of the Swedish Elite League before being drafted by the Ducks. Afterwards, the players took to the ice for a light scrimmage session. On Tuesday, at MedStar Capitals Iceplex, the players worked through the event’s numerous on- and off-ice stations with Upper Deck, as well as EA Sports, throughout the day, and they were also each interviewed by media members who covered the NHLPA Rookie Showcase. “Coming in, I didn’t know too many of them, so it’s nice to introduce yourself, have some laughs, and meet the guys who you are going to end up playing against one day.” “Seeing all the guys has been a highlight for sure,” said the centre, who played the past three seasons with the Winnipeg Ice in the Western Hockey League. It’s a lot of fun to be here.”Ī sentiment echoed by fellow Coyotes prospect Conor Geekie, the 2022 11th overall draft pick. Signing the autographs on Sunday was pretty special also. ![]() “There’s a lot to take in, but I think the one thing that stands out is getting to put that jersey and full equipment on for the first time. “It’s been a lot of fun doing this, getting to meet some new guys and running into a few familiar faces,” said Cooley, a Hobey Baker finalist last season at the University of Minnesota. I loved opening packs and stuff, so I think that would be cool," added Connor Bedard, the 2023 first overall pick by the Chicago Blackhawks.Īlong with having their photos taken by Upper Deck and signing autographs for limited-edition cards and memorabilia, the impressive group of players – which included Bedard, Leo Carlsson, (2023 second overall pick by the Anaheim Ducks) and Logan Cooley (2022 third overall pick by the Arizona Coyotes) – had an opportunity to spend time together off the ice to compare their hockey backgrounds, discuss their summers and talk about the upcoming 2023-24 hockey season. ![]()
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