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Justin Faulk(D)|STL
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Canes general manager Jim Rutherford was discussing personnel and roster decisions to be made today when a question was raised about Justin Faulk and whether Rutherford would consider him one of the team's top six defensemen. "No," Rutherford said, "in the top four."

Faulk seems likely to make the team out of camp if the above quotes are any indication. Last season, at the University of Minnesota-Deluth, he scored eight goals and 33 points over 39 games. Expect him to be eased into NHL play.

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Canes Now 2011-10-05T12:42:43.000Z
Justin Faulk
Cam Fowler(D)|STL
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The Ducks had the same situation last season with defenseman Cam Fowler.“He has been the same steady type player we expected right from the first day of camp,” Carlyle said of Smith-Pelly. “He did it last year in camp, too.”

Speaking of Fowler, it sounds like he will start the season on the top pairing alongside Lubomir Visnovsky. In his rookie season he finished the year with 10 goals and 40 points. Expect similar production, if not more, in his second full season as he should bypass the sophomore slump.

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OC Register Ducks Blog 2011-10-04T16:25:13.000Z
Cam Fowler
Brayden Schenn(C)|STL
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Sources continue to say that 18-year-old rookie Sean Couturier and 25-year-old Matt Read are both on the roster.

Schenn may have made the roster but isn't 100 percent healthy at this point. Last season Schenn scored 21 goals and 53 points over 27 games for the Saskatoon Blades following playing for the Los Angeles Kings, Manchester Monarchs and Brandon Wheat Kings. Expect him to be eased into the lineup.

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CSN Philly 2011-10-03T11:37:50.000Z
Brayden Schenn
Brayden Schenn(C)|STL
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Andreas Nodl (groin pull) and Brayden Schenn (shoulder injury) worked out on their own initially on Sunday before joining the main group on the ice at Skate Zone. It’s becoming more feasible that Schenn could start the season with the Phantoms while rehabbing his shoulder. That would allow the Flyers significant salary cap relief during the first week of the season to make some roster adjustments, then LTI Ian Laperriere (post-concussion syndrome) and deal with any cap issues in mid-October.

Schenn could get called down as the Flyers have no shortage of youngsters ready to step into the lineup. Last season Schenn scored 21 goals and 53 points over 27 games for the Saskatoon Blades following playing for the Los Angeles Kings, Manchester Monarchs and Brandon Wheat Kings. Expect him to put on a Flyers sweater sooner rather than later.

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CSN Philly 2011-10-02T14:57:45.000Z
Brayden Schenn
Justin Faulk(D)|STL
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"I haven't seen any reason to think of him differently than a good NHL defenseman," Maurice said. "There's just hasn't been a hole (in his game). So I'm almost moving to the point that you start thinking of this guy in the same way you did about Jeff Skinner last year.

Faulk seems more likely to make the team out of camp if the above quotes are any indication. Last season, at the University of Minnesota-Deluth, he scored eight goals and 33 points over 39 games. Expect him to be eased into NHL play.

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Canes Now 2011-10-01T18:13:47.000Z
Justin Faulk
Brayden Schenn(C)|STL
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In other news, forward Brayden Schenn did not skate with the team at practice today. He left last night’s game in the third period with an upper-body injury and will remain day-to-day, but will not be in the line up for Thursday’s game vs. Devils.

The term day-to-day implies Schenn is not out for a long time. Last season he only posted two assists in his eight-game stint with the LA Kings but is expected to make the team and produce more with the Flyers. Expect him to center the third line.

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PhiladelphiaFlyers.com 2011-09-27T17:20:40.000Z
Brayden Schenn
Brayden Schenn(C)|STL
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#Flyers GM Paul Holmgren says, Brayden Schenn has an upper-body injury and will not return

The Flyers' top prospect will likely be held out of the rest of the game for precautionary measures. Last season he only posted two assists in his eight-game stint with the LA Kings but is expected to make the team. Expect him to center the third line.

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@NHLFlyers 2011-09-26T21:38:27.000Z
Brayden Schenn
Brayden Schenn(C)|STL
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Call up / Send down
The Flyers obviously want to take a longer look at young prospects like Sean Couturier, Brayden Schenn, Matt Rears.d, Zac Rinaldo and Tom Sestito, among othe

Schenn could make the team as the third line center. He dominated the WHL last year, scoring 21 goals and 53 points in only 27 games. He could have a very high upside if he hits the ground running.

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Broad Street Bull 2011-09-25T17:09:15.000Z
Brayden Schenn
Justin Faulk(D)|STL
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One camp note: Rutherford said Canes looking to sign depth defenseman, possibly today. Rutherford said adding d-man would help Checkers situation "should Faulk make our team."

Faulk has impressed during this season's Traverse City Prospects Tournament and is on the short list to make Carolina's opening night roster. The former University of Minnesota-Deluth standout has been fast-tracked by the Canes, playing only one collegiate season.

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Canes Country 2011-09-14T14:35:14.000Z
Justin Faulk
Justin Faulk(D)|STL
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Less than a week ago, Minnesota-Duluth freshman defenseman Justin Faulk was celebrating helping the school win its first NCAA hockey title. Friday he decided to move on to his professional career, signing an entry-level deal with the Carolina Hurricanes, who drafted him in the second round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

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Canes Country 2011-04-15T12:34:51.000Z
Justin Faulk