2010 Florida Panthers Rookie Camp - Day One in pictures
by Donny Rivette on Sep 12, 2010 11:27 PM EDT
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Ever consider hiring Salvador Dali's apprentice to shoot frames for your blog? The rather existential result above. For the record, you're looking at Jacob Markstrom and the disembodied melon of Erik Gudbranson, captured by my 10-cent camera which is an obvious fan of the original Tron.
And on the subject of Markstrom, check this out for a thorough overview of his South Florida premiere.
Had a fantastic time at Saveology IcePlex during the first day of the Panthers' Rookie Camp in Coral Springs. A good time with good folks, the large crowd onhand welcomed a barrage of newbs to the organization. And make no mistake: GM Dale Tallon was not joking when claiming the collective lack of size within the franchise would be addressed. Mission accomplished; these guys are - as a group - ridiculously large people.
It appeared most all of the club heavies were in attendance; from managing partner Cliff Viner to Tallon to scoutmaster Scott Luce and on down the ranks to possibly every member of the sales team. Conspicuously absent from the public areas: COO/President Michael Yormak, assistant general manager Mike Santos (gimme a shout if I'm in error), and - somehow - Stanley C. Panther. On a day which featured bouncehouses and party vans seemingly at every turn, an AWOL mascot is simply perplexing. Otherwise a grand entrance to the pre-preseason.
The Cats did impress mightily by making each player available for autographs; an extremely classy touch. A cornucopia of photos after the jump...
The future face of a franchise.
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Nice – you have to love an organization that fosters a connection with the fans beyond an interactive web site.
How’d Markstrom look?
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by Bettman's Nightmare on Sep 12, 2010 11:48 PM EDT reply actions
He looked BIG. Fantastic lateral movement from such a large fellow; freaking quick. Positively fills the net.
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by Donny Rivette on Sep 12, 2010 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
What a great day to get the season started.
It was really nice to see new & some previous rookie players today. Gudbranson & Markstrom were undeniably good & I also enjoyed some nice play/moves from Jenks, McFarland, Howden & Robak. I’m looking forward to this Wednesday’s game & what else these lads may bring.
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I wish I could add captions to some of these, like the one where Dadonov’s mouth is gaping open, something like “Whadya mean I gotta start the year in Rochester?!”
Anyway, cool stuff, I ended up getting there way late. Looks like a really good group though.
I considered captions, but since the sweaters weren’t numbered identification would have proven difficult at best. Just wanted to get the shots up asap.
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by Donny Rivette on Sep 14, 2010 1:16 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Alain Berger
Do we know who this guy is? looks like he was at the camp, and there is a player in my hometown team (in Switzerland) whose name is the same… is this the same guy?
He’s from Burgsdorf and played for Oshawa last year; previously in Neuchatel.
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by Donny Rivette on Sep 14, 2010 1:20 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Great pics, Donny!
Now THIS kind of stuff gets me psyched for a new season. Good luck to you guys.
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