Trying to earn spot in organization, but P.A. product might return to WHL after all
JOHN MACNEIL
The Prince Albert Daily Herald
After leading the Western Hockey League with 53 goals last season, Joel Broda appeared to be a lock to graduate to pro ranks this fall.
That might still happen, but for now the Prince Albert resident is waiting to sign an NHL contract with the Washington Capitals, who drafted the forward in the fifth round in 2008.
"Maybe at the start of the off-season, I certainly thought it would happen sooner," Broda said this week from Calgary, where the Hitmen begin their main training camp Friday.
"But, every team is different. (The Capitals) have a really deep organization, so they've had the time to wait with me. They're just taking their time, and they have the right to do so.
"I've just got to make sure that I do what's best for my future."
Lesser talents and lower-profile players have signed pro contracts, but Broda still believes his time will come with Washington. He made his case at the Caps' development camp in July, and he'll try to do likewise at their rookie camp beginning Sept. 6.
"I always think I can do better, but I think did pretty well down there (at the summer camp)," Broda said. "And I think they're happy.
"It's going to come down to (training) camp. They'll see how I've improved over the summer, and that I've gotten better. I'll just go down to camp and try to make the squad."
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