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MISSISSAUGA, Ont. Brandon Manning Jersey . -- Sam Bennett isnt accustomed to being last in anything. First among North American skaters in NHL Central Scoutings final 2014 draft rankings, the Kingston Frontenacs centre finished dead-last in one category during Saturdays fitness testing at the annual combine. Bennett couldnt do a single pull-up. "I was definitely disappointed with myself," Bennett said. "I was wanting to do the best I can in every test. But, I guess, ultimately games arent won or lost if you can do a pull-up in the gym." Bennett likely wont take much of a hit from being 12 pull-ups behind the leaders. If anything, his showing could help whichever team takes him early in the first round June 27 in Philadelphia. "The fact that he can play the game the way he plays the game, I think the teams feel that hes a pretty complete package," NHL Central Scouting director Dan Marr said. "This is what the whole combines about: The team thats going to get Sam Bennett knows what work lies ahead and theyll be able to put him on the proper path for development." Bennett finished ahead of Barrie defenceman Aaron Ekblad, Kootenay centre Sam Reinhart and two other potential top picks, Prince Albert winger Leon Draisaitl and Oshawa winger Michael Dal Colle because of what he developed into on the ice. With his fathers favourite player, Doug Gilmour, overseeing his progress as Kingstons general manager, the Holland Landing, Ont., native had 36 goals and 55 assists in 57 OHL games this past season. But just like with pull-ups, Bennett doesnt want to be defined by numbers alone. "I think (what sets me apart) really just a combination of my hockey sense along with my compete level," he said. "I think I compete as hard, if not harder, than anyone else." Bennett isnt the only one trying to compete to go first overall, or in the top five, the first round or in the draft, period. Over a hundred fellow prospects joined him at this weeks combine with the aim of impressing NHL teams. Well before the physical grind that was Saturdays fitness testing, players gathered outside of Toronto to meet with NHL teams. Marr likened the entire process to a giant conveyor belt as these teenagers went through the mental trials of often answering the same questions over and over. Most dont mind it. Top European skater Kasperi Kapanen -- son of former NHL forward Sami -- called it "natural" to sit around and talk to people, and Draisaitl didnt want to downplay the week, either. "I think its really important for them to know what kind of a guy I am and how I work off the ice," said Draisaitl, the only German-born player at the combine. "Thats a really important part of it. Its not only everything about the ice." Teams have spent countless hours watching these players on the ice, and thats not what the combine is about. Despite talk among general managers about adding on-ice testing, there is nothing of the sort, and individual teams arent allowed to invite prospects to their cities to skate. At the annual GM meeting in March, commissioner Gary Bettman said there was some discussion to see "what needs to be done to make the combine as effective as possible." After consultation with strength coaches, Marr said that new, more "dynamic" tests were put in this year to better gauge players physical abilities. One change was pull-ups replacing push-ups because it meant players had to lift their own body weight. While Bennett couldnt do one, Brandon centre Jayce Hawryluk and Czech winger David Pastrnak each did 12. Of course that doesnt necessarily mean theyll be better players, or that theyre closer to being NHL-ready. "This isnt a pass or fail type of test," Marr said. "It just allows the NHL teams to see where these players are in their current state of development." Bennett, who turns 18 in June, conceded that hell need to work on his upper-body strength in the gym this summer. As Marr knows, thats not unusual for junior-aged players. "At age) 17, 18, 19, if you go back in history with some of the players in the game, theyll find that there was one summer that really made a difference in their physical development," he said. "So maybe at this stage he just hasnt had that summer of development, and itll come." By then, Bennett will more than likely be a top-five pick. If he goes first to the Florida Panthers -- or whoever makes that selection -- itll be clear that on-ice potential is worth tons more than a lack of pull-ups. "It would be pretty special," Bennett said. "At the end of the day it is just a number, and everyones going to be in the same spot come training camp, trying to make the team. Obviously it is every kids dream to go as high as they can get into the NHL." Jori Lehtera Jersey . 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I feel like Im building the right kind of game to play with this team, Miller told the Canucks official website. The guys are doing a nice job. Im starting to get a feel for what certain D-men like to do and where they present themselves on the ice for certain plays. The rest of the Canucks (16-6-1) did not share in Millers humility. Millsy has been crazy good, center Shawn Matthias said. Hes such a pro, works so hard. I had texts from friends just about him last night. Miller, who preceded his two shutouts with 24 saves on 25 shots in a win over Chicago, struggled earlier this month, allowing 16 goals in four starts from Nov. 8-19. After watching his team go 2-2-0 in those games, Canucks coach Willie Desjardins has no problem giving Miller the bulk of the credit for the three straight victories. Hes made some tough saves look easy, Desjardins said. We could be down two and were always in it because of Millers play. Miillers scoreless streak currently sits at 152 minutes, 5 seconds. Andrew MacDonald Jersey. The Canucks have made the most of their goalies strong play, producing 3.04 goals per game to rank near the top of the league. Henrik and Daniel Sedin lead the team with 22 and 21 points, respectively, and Nick Bonino has four points in the last two games. Detroit (13-5-5) also finds itself in the midst of a hot spell, winning five of six and scoring at least four goals in each victory. The Red Wings rallied from three goals down to beat New Jersey 5-4 in a shootout Friday. They have especially excelled on the man advantage, netting five power-play goals in the last three games. Detroit is converting at an NHL-best 31.9 percent (15 for 47) clip since Nov. 5. Were a pretty good hockey club when we play with pace, coach Mike Babcock said. When we dont play with pace, were not. The thing I dont like about whats gone on lately is that we give up too many goals. Weve got to get back to giving up no goals. I dont mind if we score goals, but Im not interested in giving them up. Petr Mrazek, filling in for Jimmy Howard, allowed four goals on 25 shots against New Jersey. Howard expects to get the nod against Vancouver. Hes 4-0-1 in his last five starts against the Canucks and has a 1.07 goals-against average in his last four. Miller, on the other hand, has struggled mightily against the Red Wings, notching a 2-9-2 record in 13 career starts. His 3.37 GAA against Detroit is his worst mark against any team with at least 10 starts. Wholesale Jerseys 2020 Wholesale Nike NFL Jerseys China Jerseys Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping Wholesale Nike NFL JerseysChina NFL Jerseys ' ' '