One of the last few assignments to Texas before camp began, Denis Gurianov is ready to prove his mettle in the AHL this season. Following last year's unexpected NHL turn in Dallas's season finale, he learned a lot and had an excellent summer. Last season in the AHL, he racked up 12-15=27 in 57 games played. He missed several games midseason to go to the World Juniors where his Russian team won the bronze medal, and he himself scored the medal-winning goal.
"It was a good summer," said Gurianov after today's practice. "It was a good camp, fun and a lot of energy.