With training camps kicking off this week and the pre-season on the horizon, teams from around the league have sent prospects to various cities to take part in prospect/rookie tournaments as a bit of a ramp up before camp begins.
We know that the Leafs' top prospects are in Traverse City, taking part in an annual prospect tournament against the host Detroit Red Wings, the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets. An approximate 7 hour flight away, the Golden Knights, Ducks, Sharks, Kings, Coyotes and Avalanche are taking part in a prospect tournament of their own in Vegas.
When I say heavyweight tilt, I mean HEAVYWEIGHT tilt. Helenius stands 6'6 and 216 lbs, while Guryev stands 6'4 and 220 lbs. Both combatants landed some heavy shots, but as Helenius began to run out of gas, he looked to tangle up the fresher Guryev to avoid taking any extra damage.