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Canucks: October prospect report

Written by: Brendan Macgranachan on 10/24/2003 Subscribe to HF's RSS Feed

Many Vancouver Canuck prospects have made impressive showings with the AHL Manitoba Moose and in the case of Jason King, the Vancouver Canucks. Here are five Canuck prospects who have made a impressive showing so far this season.

Brandon Reid - Manitoba Moose.
Reid had a shot this season to make the Canucks opening day line-up but fell short and got sent back to Manitoba. So far this season, Reid has potted three goals and five points in all seven Moose games and is fourth on the Moose with 17 shots on goal. He has also been on the Moose first line with Ryan Ready and Pat Kavanagh.

Ryan Kesler - Manitoba Moose.
Kesler has also got five points, playing on the No. 2 line with Fedor Fedorov and Jimmy Roy or Pat Kavanagh. Kesler has played in all seven games and has played well in all of those games. After being shut out in the first game on opening night vs. St. John's, Kesler has bounced back with six straight solid performances and is on Burke's list to call up in midseason.

Kirill Koltsov - Manitoba Moose.
What a North American debut for him. He's second in Moose scoring with two goals and six points and is tied for second in the league on defensive scoring. Like Kesler, Koltsov has played very well in all of the Moose games. He has been strong at the point and is being a physical player out on the ice. He's definitely impressing Canuck management.

Fedor Fedorov - Manitoba Moose.
After a few so-so seasons, Fedorov is now playing to his potential. Fedorov has got a point in all seven Moose games except one. Fedorov is passing by defenders with his speed and giving goalies cause for concern with his shot. He still needs a bit of work on the defensive end of things but as long as he's scoring, the Moose are happy.

Jason King - Vancouver Canucks.
King was a longshot to make the Canucks team, but now he is playing on the second line with the Sedin twins. He's averaging over 13 minutes on the ice per game. He has played in six of the seven Canuck games and is tied for second in scoring with two goals and three assists, behind his linemate Daniel Sedin by two points. Coach Crawford may have found that winger for the Sedins and King may stick whole year.

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