Corey Pronman of Hockey Prospectus checks in with reports on Nick Bjugstad, Rocco Grimaldi, and Vincent Trocheck.
Panthers' Bjugstad, Brickley, Grimaldi among participants.
Wilson scored a goal and added an assist to help lead the US team to a 3-2 exhibition victory over Austria.
Shore and Bjugstad each score as the Americans wrap up play in Buffalo.
From Scott Lewis: With 38 points and a seat in last place in the Southeast Division, the Panthers are where most could have predicted they’d be in January. They’ve got an elite goaltender to go along with a mix of serviceable-to-fading veterans and a quality group of youth and mid-age players. Hockey has never been an easy sell in South Florida, but if the 2011 World Juniors have signified anything for the Panthers – it’s that they’re on the right track in terms of prospects. More above. Thanks to The Copper and Blue's Derek Zona for the link.
Top honors for Panthers prospect trio.
He and fellow member Brian Burke should have plenty to discuss.
Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard has been approached about the possibility of joining Team USA for the World Championships.
— Kevin Allen (@ByKevinAllen) May 9, 2010
USA Today's Kevin Allen is hearing as much. Jimmy Howard, an NHL Rookie of the Year candidate with the Red Wings, now has an abundance of free time. Clemmer, meanwhile, is coming off an 18-save loss against Germany. Of course, Howard has yet to get all official and agree to it, but whatever. Stay tuned. Thanks to MLive's George Malik for the link.
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