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center, pays close attention to Oilers coaches during Day 2 of Development Camp at Clareview Arena in Edmonton July 7, 2010. (Photo by Andy Devlin font> VIDEO Lander after Development Camp Day 2 Tyler Pitlick after Day 2 Ladislav Smid injury update Magnus Paajarvi Tyler Pitlick Drew Czerwonka Head Coach Tom Renney Ladislav Smid Photo Gallery: Day 2 Curtis Hamilton right at home Development fox sports Camp Viewers Guide and Anton Lander, whose relationship dates back to the womb, Paajarvi and Lander share the longest history of any prospects at Oilers Development Camp. Since 2007, the duo have suited up for Timra of the Swedish Elite League and gone on to represent the Tre Kronor in the 2008 - 2009 World Under-18 Championship, as well as the 2010 World Juniors.Now they find themselves in the fox sports NHL's most northerly city with a team that drafted them both last summer. They couldn't be happier.-It's fantastic. It's my first time here in Edmonton and the Edmonton organization is really professional,- Lander said after the second day of on-ice sessions. -I'm really proud to be one in the Oilers organization.-As a true development camp rookie, Lander spoke wide-eyed about the 500-plus crowds fox sports that have attended the on-ice sessions. Oil Country can be intimidating, but the 19-year-old is easing into the spotlight with help from his fellow Swede.-He's a good friend to me,- Lander said of Paajarvi. -We have played together for three, four years so he means a lot to me, especially when he's good at English, he helps me a lot. I'm not too good so he helps me about everything.-A more polishe fox sports d speaker, Paajarvi said he's -fortunate- to be sharing this experience with Lander but adds that he's eager to get to know the other prospects as well.-I want to bond with other people too and see what the other guys are like too, so I'm just trying to be open for everything and so far, so good,- he explained.He's a good friend to me. We have played together for three, four years so he means a lo fox sports t to me., talking about Swedish teammate Magnus Paajarvi-Svensson and Taylor Hall to compete for roster spots this fall, a challenge the speedy winger is looking forward to.-It feels like [the Oilers] want to start over a little bit and hopefully I can be a part of the young guys coming up,- he explained. -We've got a couple young guys here with Jordan and Taylor who really want to make the team t fox sports his year too, so the competition is high and I think that's just positive for the club.-After a very successful 2010 World Championship effort in which he led Sweden with nine points, finished third in tournament scoring, and earned a bronze medal, Paajarvi's confidence is at an all-time high.-I proved to myself that I could play at the highest level against the best guys in the national team,- he fox sports recalled. -That was a big thing for me to show myself that I could be there and play good.-I'm just trying to look at the best players, see what they do, and try to take that to my game. It's not that easy, but if you try, then you can be a better player.-With Lander, Hall, and Eberle at Paajarvi's side this week, fans are now able to see those possibilities in person. fox sports
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