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Rude awakening for Bednar !

Six games in to the season HIFK has done what was expected and a little more, a point a game is no setback, but gives everybody some room to breath. The vastly depleted experience pool has easily been offset by the youthful energy and determination of the almost entirely remodeled roster. The lack of scoring together with fatigue, as the schedule is alot tougher than these kids have experienced before, will be the main obstacles looking forward. Having had the opportunity to see only one game in person thus far I´ll refrain from commenting individual players. 

3 rd Round Pick - a bust 

As expected Jaroslav Bednar was very much in focus as the LA Kings started their preparations for the season. Having been picked in the third round and been labeled by Kings GM Dave Taylor as a top six player from day one made expectations soar. And as all hockey fans the LA media jumped to conclusion after one single practice game. Disaster was the verdict  21.09.01 LA Daily News . Bednar probably read the death sentence because the next two games he played like he should have been on fire, picking up a goal and an assist and probably securing a position on the season opening roster  26.9.01 LA Times - Murray on Bednar .

Make sure to check back for other stories on the ex-HIFK players:
18.9.01 Tim Thomas - Sight on goal (Boston Globe)
 17.9.01 Jokinen poised for #2 center job (Faceoff.com)




 


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