2009-06-24 20:49:00
While in Toronto for the NHL draft combine, highly touted prospect defenseman Victor Hedman hooked up with THN's Ryan Kennedy at the Hockey Hall of Fame to discuss his preparations for the event, sharing the spotlight with John Tavares and facing a more physical game in North America.
Kennedy also caught up with another highly-ranked prospect defenseman, Jared Cowen of the Western League's Spokane Chiefs to discuss his preparations for the event, losing half a season to injury and winning the Memorial Cup.
1-on-1 with Victor Hedman
1-on-1 with Jared Cowen
PRODUCER: TED COOPER
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"Right when I hit the deck, I knew there was no way I was getting up and I was yelling, 'Heads, heads, heads.’ I knew he had his back turned to me and that ended up happening…I think we're lucky it wasn't worse than it really is."
- Buffalo defenseman Jordan Leopold on his accident during practice with coach Lindy Ruff, who sustained three broken ribs.