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From a recent 3 on 3 tourney:

I saw he changed to a Rbk bucket too

Unless I missed it, is Mission not making any shafts or replacement blades this year?

So Kovy, what # is your brother going to switch to?

Just to add: The Blues' 19-year-old rookie David Perron, the team's first-round pick this summer, played in his ninth game, one below the threshold for sending him back to juniors without losing a year of control over his rights. In the third period the Blues announced Perron also would be in the lineup on Saturday at Nashville. "David has shown he can play in the National Hockey League and has earned a spot," team president John Davidson said in a release.

This is from HFBoards: For those who don't visit the Asylum, Perron did an interview with Perron with questions coming from the posters there. 1. Is it true he'll be playing in the QMJHL series against Russia? What about the World Juniors? Perron: “If I go back to Juniors, then I will play in the series. If I stay here, no I won’t play. I don’t know about the World Juniors. I have no clue. I hope I’ll be staying here.” 2. Thanks JR. David, glad to have you in the org. Would you prefer the status quo here or return to Jrs? I think most of us would like to see you PLAYING here. Good luck on a long and productive career. Perron: “Playing here.” 3. How does practicing at an NHL level and working with specialist (strength coaches etc.) help you and your game? Perron: “It helps my game a lot. Like I said, to be around these guys, just to see how mature they are off the ice, how they act . . . all these details will help me in the long run. It’s great to be here.” 4. Does he understand the philosophy behind the Blues keeping up with the team but not playing him much and is he OK with it? Perron: “Obviously I want to play every night. I understand what Andy wants to do with me right now. I keep my focus and when I get my chance, I’ll be ready for sure. I work hard to stay here for the whole year.” 5. I guess I would wonder if Murray has told Perron which games or which types of games he would get to play in. Is he more likely to play against less physical teams? Perron: “No, he didn’t say anything about that.” 6. what do you think of the blues fanbase so far? Perron: “It’s been great so far. It started at the developmental camp. The Mills was packed. It’s been the same since I got here and it’s awesome. I’m from Montreal, which is a great city for hockey, and the fans are awesome there. It’s pretty much the same here and it’s getting better.” 7. What does he think about the new Therma Blade skates that the NHL is thinking about implementing and has he tried them out? Perron: “I haven’t tried them out. I don’t have much information about the blades. I know what they are, but I haven’t tried them yet.” 8. Does he understand why he is not playing? And if so what does he think about it. Perron: “Like I said, I want to play every night. I do and I don’t understand at one point. But it’s great to be here so far. I’ve enjoyed my time and I know I’m going to get my chance. I just have to be patient.” 9. David what surprised you the most at practice in the NHL, the speed/pace of the play? Perron: “It is much faster. You have less time to make plays. You have to be quicker in everything. But playing with better players will help you a lot, too. Because it’s easier. You make pass, they’re going to give it back. At one point, the game gets easier because of that.” JR

He has played one game: http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/prof...Id=3792&out

He has some disgusting hands, no doubt about that. I wish the kid well.

Quick Update: Helmet: White Bauer 4000 Combo Shoulders: Sherwood 5030 Classics Gloves: Vapor XV and all white Eagle X70's Pants: Easton Air's Shins: Bauer 6000 Skates: Vapor XXXX Sticks: Easton Synergy SE, Easton Synergy II, Nike Bauer Supreme One90 shaft w/ wood blade

Too bad Sutter's kid was already cut from the 'Canes huh?

Made Bucci's column on ESPN.com Rookie winger David Perron has Davidson talking like this: "He's only 19 and he's trying like heck to make this club. It depends on where we are, how he plays. He's a kid that's worked his tail off and I don't care if the guy's 19, 29 or 39. If you're good enough to play for us, you're good enough to play."

Kids getting all Warrior'ed out. Kovy - Why did your brother switch away from the SE's he used in the Super Series?

Its hilarious...Kariya hasn't changed any of his gear in a decade...same skates, sticks, lids, gloves

Think it is sinking in yet? http://www.rickmester.com/coppermine/album...07/DSC02255.jpg http://www.rickmester.com/coppermine/album...07/DSC02299.jpg

David Friggin' Perron....well done kid

Kovy - What kind of curve does your brother use? Does he have something against tape? ;-) Great story all the way around though, I wish him well. http://images.sportsline.com/u/ap/photos/P...09_1024x768.jpg

That makes sense...Kovalev switched too, right? ;)

He's been taking daily skates at my local rink...ill try and check to see if he is using anything different Any updates?

So when does the 'Crosby' pattern become available?

Seeing as the Crosby curve is available on 9/1 (his Sherwood contract is up), any idea what stick we are going to see Crosby using next season? I am guessing he will keep a standard shaft/wood blade.

Never got it back. Sorry. Anything to write home about?

Now that some of the '07 product is out...has anyone had a chance to compare the different lies on the Fedorov blades? Would their 5 lie match up to a Forsberg? Also, anyone know if their 4 lie Fedorov is the same as their Fedorov last year (which was stated to be a 4, but wasn't)

all i know is that the 1st gen. Synergy costs roughly $8 USD to make. they claim they don't make that much profit because of the labor costs and the cost of the machinery Those #'s are off base...the cost of just the raw materials (kevlar, graphite, fiberglass) are much higher than that. as both you and Dark Star said, you then have to factor in labor costs, overhead, R&D, and machinery & equipment...not too mention advertising as well

That would make sense with the way they release products, thanks

Is it a spray on grip ala Easton (which will inevitably peel)?