The field remains crowded for the forward spot left vacant by the fractured left shoulder blade suffered by rookie Jon Sim. Then again, someone might fill the vacuum, just like Richard Jackman and Brad Lukowich have done on defense. What we're doing now is picking a team. From this group, we have some choices, some decisions to make obviously. I think the competition is based on who can play.
Age is irrelevant.
Position is irrelevant. It's who can help us win and how we want to structure our lineup. Bouck is a strong skater who plays bigger than his listed 6-0 and 196 pounds. Leeb, charitably listed at 5-9, has impressed with his speed and skill. Wright, at 24, possesses the most experience of the quartet.