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Expectations aren't weighing on McFarland Trade will help Peterborough's Watson Early start fast-tracking Clermont's development Beukeboom, Archibald complement each other Midterm Rankings: | Goalies Midterm Rankings: | GoaliesALL 2010 NHL ENTRY DRAFT STORIES --I keep myself on him pretty good,- Johnston told NHL.com. -He can go over the line and that's only natural when a guy ha games football s that much compete and that much intensity. I'd rather have a guy you have to pull back than have to prod, but you do have to pull him back.-Ross said his older brother, Nick, also helps keep him in line. A 2007 first-round pick of the Phoenix Coyotes currently with San Antonio in the AHL, Brad said Nick, who is three years older, constantly is giving him help with life in the WHL.-He's been a gr games football eat mentor,- said Brad. -I can go to him and talk to him about anything. He has been through this. He said play my game and there's going to be every (NHL) GM here, every scout here. If one team, it catches their attention, my play, my physical play, my ability to put the puck in the net, that would be good.-Ross' mix of skill and sandpaper is reminiscent of players like Steve Ott and Darcy Tucker games football , which Johnston said is a fair comparison. But like those players -- Tucker is a five-time 20-goal scorer closing in on 1,000 NHL games, while Ott had a career-best 19 goals last season and is on pace to approach that number this season -- Johnston doesn't want Ross' offensive abilities to get overlooked.-He's a fiery competitor, an intense, competitive guy,- said Johnston. -Certainly he's shown games football this year he's got the skills to play at a high level with his skill, contribute at a high level for his skill. He's not just an energy guy -- he can score, make plays. He's played a much more complete game this year.-And the scouts have noticed.-I like his tenacity and positional play,- said MacDonald. -I think he is a better all-round hockey player than people give him credit for.-Contact Adam K games football imelman at akimelman@nhl.com. games football
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