"I saw Ryan play in Victoriaville and knew that he was big and tough," said Washington Capitals Director of Player Development Steve Richmond in speaking of Youngstown Phantoms' 19-year old Ryan Jasinsky.
The Capitals, recognizing Jasinsky's talent, have invited him to participate in the team's rookie camp early next month.
"We're lacking in young toughness in our organization because those types of guys are hard to find," explained Richmond. "It's a difficult job, but what we want to find out about Ryan is his level of skill and hockey sense. We decided to bring him in and get a close look at what he can do."
The 6 ft 3, 215 pound Jasinsky looked at Youngstown a real chance to improve his skills. Previously he spent two seasons with the Victoriaville Tigres of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
"Being in Youngstown is a great opportunity for me," Jasinsky told oursportscentral after a practice at the Ice Zone in Boardman. "I'm not here to play a limited role or go out once or twice a period and drop [the gloves]. I'm going to get more ice time and I'm working on becoming a better all-around player."
Phantoms Head Coach/General Manager Bob Mainhardt said of Jasinsky, "Ryan's a big, strong, committed guy who's not afraid to get his nose dirty and do what it takes. But we see something much more than that. We see someone who can score goals, be an offensive threat and play a role in all areas of the game. We're trying to show him we have confidence he can be that well-rounded power forward who plays with a chip on his shoulder."
Jasinsky and other camp invitees will report to the Kettler Capitals Complex in Arlington, Va. on Monday, Sept. 6. A highlight of the camp experience will come on Saturday, Sept. 11 when they will play a game against the Philadelphia Flyers' rookies.
"Hopefully I show up and do really well," Jaskinsky said. "Then maybe I can play on one of their farm teams or even with the big club in the next few years."
The Capitals, recognizing Jasinsky's talent, have invited him to participate in the team's rookie camp early next month.
"We're lacking in young toughness in our organization because those types of guys are hard to find," explained Richmond. "It's a difficult job, but what we want to find out about Ryan is his level of skill and hockey sense. We decided to bring him in and get a close look at what he can do."
The 6 ft 3, 215 pound Jasinsky looked at Youngstown a real chance to improve his skills. Previously he spent two seasons with the Victoriaville Tigres of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
"Being in Youngstown is a great opportunity for me," Jasinsky told oursportscentral after a practice at the Ice Zone in Boardman. "I'm not here to play a limited role or go out once or twice a period and drop [the gloves]. I'm going to get more ice time and I'm working on becoming a better all-around player."
Phantoms Head Coach/General Manager Bob Mainhardt said of Jasinsky, "Ryan's a big, strong, committed guy who's not afraid to get his nose dirty and do what it takes. But we see something much more than that. We see someone who can score goals, be an offensive threat and play a role in all areas of the game. We're trying to show him we have confidence he can be that well-rounded power forward who plays with a chip on his shoulder."
Jasinsky and other camp invitees will report to the Kettler Capitals Complex in Arlington, Va. on Monday, Sept. 6. A highlight of the camp experience will come on Saturday, Sept. 11 when they will play a game against the Philadelphia Flyers' rookies.
"Hopefully I show up and do really well," Jaskinsky said. "Then maybe I can play on one of their farm teams or even with the big club in the next few years."
As for Mainhardt, he thinks, "He's got the potential [to go to the NHL. Obviously, he's willing to work hard and sacrifice the body, which is the biggest thing. If he can prove himself this year, I think the sky's the limit, but these next couple of years are really important."
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