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Roster Trimming The Marlies are likely to trim down their roster on Tuesday after sweeping their two-game exhibition set against Hamilton. Head coach Dallas Eakins indicated the possibility of keeping up to fifteen forwards with eight defencemen and three goaltenders firmly on the squad to start the regular season. With no roster limits in the American Hockey League, the Marlies could theoretically keep as many players as theyd like, but rightfully see no reason to hold over a long list of young players who wont actually play. "We might keep two or three guys on fifth line to start and the other guys might go play [elsewhere]," said Eakins, "but that doesnt mean youve made the team, it means youre going to start with the team. Youre going to have to play well when you get in or well be changing things around." Paul Ranger, Mike Kostka and Dylan Yeo join a group of five holdovers on the blueline, none of whom are going anywhere. "Weve got eight guys who can all firmly play in the league, on any team," said Eakins. "Well do things a little differently there; well rest guys, well try not to play guys three in three nights, well try and keep them healthy and fresh that way." Eakins added of those players on last years Calder Cup final roster, "unless a guy just absolutely bombed in training camp...theyve earned their spots; they laid a lot on the line for us last year. All those guys have come in and played well; we havent had any real fall-off from those guys." Roster Breakdown Locks (F): Keith Aucoin, Nazem Kadri, Greg Scott, Nicolas Deschamps, Mike Zigomanis, Ryan Hamilton, Carter Ashton, Joe Colborne, Leo Komarov, Will Acton, Jerry DAmigo, Greg McKegg Bubble (F): Spencer Abbott, Tyler Brenner, Kenny Ryan, Brad Ross, Jamie Devane, Andrew Crescenzi, Sam Carrick Locks (D): Korbinian Holzer, Mark Fraser, Jake Gardiner, Mike Kostka, Jesse Blacker, Simon Gysbers, Dylan Yeo, Paul Ranger Locks (G): Ben Scrivens, Mark Owuya, Jussi Rynnas McKegg Rising Greg McKegg was an early standout at training camp and did nothing to take away from those strong reviews with two exhibition game performances. "He kept the gap there," said Eakins, noting his strength and aggressiveness around the puck. "I just feel like hes getting a little moxie going there. Its good to get your swagger, especially when youre a young guy and I feel like hes kind of getting there. Well have to go over our opening night lineup, but I would be guessing that he would be in." "Its nice to hear that," said the 20-year-old McKegg, when informed of Eakins comments. "You come into a short camp like this with a lot of older guys. You definitely have to work your way onto the lineup and I feel good right now." Scrivens Ready To Go The temptation for Ben Scrivens this fall was to compare his game now in training camp to where it was when he last left off, a dominant postseason en route to an appearance in the Calder Cup final. But after a conversation with new goalie coach Rick St. Croix, Scrivens came to the realization that it was better to contrast the merits of his game today not to the end of last season, but to the start of last years regular season. The 26-year-old offered the astute analogy of a golfers game at the beginning of the playing season to that of his regular performance by the time winter hits. New Guy One of the pleasant early surprises for the Marlies thus far has been the obvious chemistry between Nazem Kadri and Keith Aucoin. The 33-year-old Aucoin finished last season with the Washington Capitals, totaling 27 regular season games before evolving into an energy fourth liner in 14 playoff games. Aucoin also remained an AHL standout offensively, posting 70 points in 43 games. He and Kadri have clicked alongside Greg Scott, who posted his first 20-goal campaign last season. "Were both skilled guys, both like to pass, we both see the ice really well and we know how to get open for each other," said Aucoin of himself and Kadri. "When you have two players like that youre going to have good chemistry." Ranger Inching Forward Rust was evident for Paul Ranger on Saturday in Cobourg when the 28-year-old played his first game in three years. Ranger admitted to feeling some anxiousness on the bus ride over in what concluded as a 3-1 Marlies victory over Hamilton. Progress was apparent two days later in Brantford when he and the Marlies wrapped their exhibition set against the Bulldogs with a 2-0 victory. "I thought he showed a couple little signs of rust in the first game," said Eakins of Ranger, who was paired with Jesse Blacker in the preseason. "I didnt see any of it [on Monday night]. If he wouldve just came in middle of the road fitness-wise, shape-wise Id be a little more worried about him, but Im not worried about him at all." A long-standing member of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Ranger hasnt played pro hockey since the fall of 2009, leaving the game for personal reasons. The Whitby native arrived at Marlies camp in terrific shape, finishing as the top performer in fitness testing. jerseys from china Bargain . Song posed for the traditional photo in front of the clubs insignia before passing a medical examination and meeting with Barcelona President Sandro Rosell. 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Richard Panik had a goal and two assists for Syracuse (25-10-6), while J.T. Wyman and Jean-Philippe Cote had singles. Kael Mouillierat, Patrice Cormier and Dean Arsene replied for St. Johns (19-22-3). A line brawl 5:36 into the seconnd period forced a change of goalies for both teams.dddddddddddd The IceCaps Eddie Pasquale and the Crunchs Dustin Tokarski were booted from the game after fighting at centre ice. Tokarski stopped 15 of the 18 shots he faced. Riku Helenius handled all 15 shots in relief. Pasquale made 14 saves on 16 shots for St. Johns. He was replaced by Mark Dekanich, who turned aside 22 of 26. ' ' '
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