Rocco Grimaldi was a member of the U.S. National Team Development Program this season. (Photo by Claus Andersen/NHLI via Getty Images)
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Rocco Grimaldi relished his opportunities at the draft combine and showed NHL scouts he was capable of performing on a big stage.
His faith and work ethic have allowed Grimaldi to keep himself centred and focused on taking his game to the next level. He credits Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow as an inspiration of how to live and conduct himself as a professional athlete.
THN’s Ryan Kennedy spoke to Grimaldi recently at the NHL Draft Combine.
REPORTER: Ryan Kennedy | PRODUCER: Ted Cooper
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"Probably not. Their depth and our play right now...it doesn't look too good."
- Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson, when asked if his team could come back from a 3-1 series deficit against the Pittsburgh Penguins.