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Found August 22, 2008 on Epic Carnival: Yardbarker Blogger Network
NHL TOP ROOKIE PREVIEW 2008-09
TEAMS: Phoenix Coyotes,  Philadelphia Flyers,  Los Angeles Kings,  Columbus Blue Jackets,  Anaheim Ducks,  New York Islanders
PLAYERS: Kyle Turris,  Brian Boyle,  Fabian Brunnstrom,  Erik Ersberg,  Nikita Filatov,  Thomas Hickey,  Patric Hornqvist,  Shawn Matthias,  Ryan Parent,  Alex Pietrangelo,  Kevin Porter,  Karl Alzner,  Bobby Sanguinetti,  Tuukka Rask,  Claude Giroux,  Jonathan Bernier,  Jakub Voracek,  Bobby Ryan,  Kyle Okposo,  Tom Gilbert,  Erik Johnson,  Marc Staal,  Alex Goligoski,  Steve Mason,  Jack Skille
by Mike Jack, Mike Jack's Hockey Articles Here's a list of the Top 10 Rookies to watch during the 2008-2009 season. This list is based purely on estimated point production (besides goaltenders of course), because that seems to be the bases behind the NHL's selections for the Calder Trophy and the All-Rookie Team. How else would Tom Gilbert make last season's All-Rookie Team over Erik Johnson, Marc Staal and other better all around defenseman? I've also made sure to i...
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  • MikeSB
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    MikeSB said August 24, 2008

    Ryan Parent showed a lot of poise and really impressed me when he was forced into to duty in the playoffs. I really think he could become a special defensemen he's got all the tools. As for Claude Giroux he'll def. be on the squad this season. He reminds me a little of Briere, he had a brief stint with the Flyers last season and showed he could skate and play at the speed of the NHL. I'm really looking forward to seeing what he can do especially after his performance in the playoffs in Juniors this past season.
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    TommyTheCat said August 25, 2008

    some worry about Claude Giroux size? Martin Saint Louis wasnt the biggest kid in TB and won mvp!
  • MikeSB
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    MikeSB said August 25, 2008

    Yeah he certainly isn't big lol. He seemed to hold his own in the little time he got.
  • MikeJack

    MikeJack said August 25, 2008

    Some do worry about Claude Giroux's size. I don't personally, though. He's a strong, gritty guy who's not afraid to battle for the puck. I think he'll be fine, that's why I ranked him #2.
  • MikeJack

    MikeJack said August 25, 2008

    Some do worry about Claude Giroux's size. I don't personally, though. That's why he's my #2 pick. He is short, but he's gritty, strong and not afraid to battle for the puck.
  • MikeSB
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    MikeSB said August 26, 2008

    I agree, thats why he's compared to Briere a big, he's small, but fast and scores the majority of his goals out in front of the net or grinding it out behind it.
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